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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond Harvard| Boston College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $129 |
Diversity |
BC | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
BC | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 35% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Boston College is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 8,286 students)
BC vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Jefferson?
- Boston College is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at BC than Thomas Jefferson University ($62,950.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than BC ($28,110 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 9.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($14,715 vs. $16,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Boston College (100% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 53.9% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($49,992 vs. $32,486)
BC vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $32,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $90,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($129 vs. $196)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/