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Overview |
AU | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $129 |
Diversity |
AU | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
AU | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 35% | ||
Campus |
AU | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 8,286 students)
AU vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Jefferson?
- American University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at AU than Thomas Jefferson University ($53,070.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than AU ($28,110 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 6.7% lower than costs at American University ($14,715 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 19.7% larger than aid received American University ($32,486 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or AU .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.7)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $58,100 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $64,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,750 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($129 vs. $250)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/