Hey there, hope I can offer some help, I applied to (for Photography) :
Ringling
CCA
NYU Tisch
RISD
SVA
Pratt
SCAD
Uarts
Parsons
KCAI
Art Center
Considered MICA, SAIC, MassArt but didn't apply.
Got in to most. Aid was the important part so I applied to many to see who can give me the most, and also the top ones, regardless of aid, struggle struggle.
Personally, out of the schools you mentioned it would be :
Parsons > SVA > Pratt
Parsons first, because of the Direct Entry Photography program, and its selectivity when offering admission for direct entry photography.
SVA because if has great courses and faculty, but lots of people have told me that the equipment is outdated, and for Photography, you need to know the ins and outs of photo equip. Also the dorms and quite a walk from the studio.
Pratt, because you have to do Foundations course. I don't like drawing or painting.
Another point, Parsons offers need based aid to internationals. So I lean to them.
NYU does have a fantastic photo programme (so I've heard) and is EXTREMELY selective on admitting people to it. I doubt they would send people to Parsons for courses. I think I would like to learn some cinema with my photo prog.
RISD.... foundations again, but I would go through it just to attend RISD. I have spoken to a few, and get high thoughts about its photo prog. even though RISD isn't known for it. However, they don't offer much (or any at all) aid to internationals, so I don't know if I can attend.
These are just personal opinions, half-based on what I have heard and learn't and just talking to people (as I can't visit).
If you would like to talk mail me at azharc [at] azharc.com
My portfolio is @
www.thedailysunrise.com
Hope that helps =)