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Overview |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 3,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $10,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $20,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $23,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 1,591 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1075/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $227 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,813 students)
Jefferson vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or University of St Thomas?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 35% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Jefferson than University of St Thomas ($44,400.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Jefferson ($20,469 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 68.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($10,248 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($33,063 vs. $23,688)
Jefferson vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Jefferson vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,700 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($129 vs. $227)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/