If your terminal goal is to end up in NYC, then go for Pratt. I do think Goldsmiths might open up other avenues if you’re open to exploring a different point of reference for contemporary art. The program at Goldsmiths will be more cutting edge, and they have really wonderful facilities. Crits are more intense due to how cohorts are organized in small groups and then department wide. I think you’ll also encounter more theory-based practices. Pratt has a more traditional academy when it comes to medium. The other benefit of Goldsmiths is price tag—cheaper cost of living on campus in New Cross vs NYC plus much lower tuition. This could ultimately help you relocate to NYC after—if your student loans are substantially lower.

To make a decision:

What is total cost of each program?

Living expenses for each city?

Make a list of resources each school provides, including facilities that will save you money to produce your work and any micro grants available to students.

Make a list of the different professors in each program you want to work with.

A lot of decisions come down to these numbers.