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Overview |
Tufts | USciences | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
Tufts | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tufts | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tufts | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Tufts | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 2,420 students)
Tufts vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or USciences?
- Tufts University is 147.3% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at Tufts than University of the Sciences ($63,804.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 4.9% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,778 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tufts University than University of the Sciences (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($51,613 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 279 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at USciences (3.63)
Tufts vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts or USciences? 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 USciences and Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than University of the Sciences (90% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $8,000 more per year than Tufts graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $83,100)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USciences students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/