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Overview |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 37,323 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncsu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,535 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,407 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,860 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,811 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,049 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 15,958 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,782 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $129 |
Diversity |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NC State | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 8,315 students)
NC State vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NC State or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 579.4% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Jefferson than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($44,400.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Jefferson ($14,860 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 25.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,719 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 179.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($33,063 vs. $11,811)
NC State vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NC State or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or NC State .
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than NC State (39.8%)
NC State vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NC State 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 NC State.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,700 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,282 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,782)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($129 vs. $214)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/