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Overview |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Oswego, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,906 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #468 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oswego.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,440 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,376 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,709 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,555 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 10,365 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,515 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY College at Oswego | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than SUNY College at Oswego based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 6,906 students)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY College at Oswego or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Oswego for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Jefferson than SUNY College at Oswego ($43,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Oswego than Jefferson ($17,376 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 4.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Oswego ($14,715 vs. $15,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY College at Oswego (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 203.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Oswego ($32,486 vs. $10,709)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY College at Oswego or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY College at Oswego .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY College at Oswego (3.49)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY College at Oswego (82.6%)
SUNY College at Oswego vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY College at Oswego or Jefferson? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Jefferson and SUNY College at Oswego.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $78,100 more per year than SUNY College at Oswego graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $44,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,015 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,515)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY College at Oswego graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Oswego students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/