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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $129 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 8,315 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 540.7% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.4% higher at Jefferson than CUNY Brooklyn College ($44,400.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Jefferson ($4,105 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 26.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,246 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than CUNY Brooklyn College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 255.9% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($33,063 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,000 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $2,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Jefferson graduates. ($10,382 vs. $12,500)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Jefferson graduates. ($107 vs. $129)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/