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Overview |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $129 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 8,286 students)
City College of New York vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 521.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.7% higher at Jefferson than CUNY City College ($43,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Jefferson ($5,181 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 16% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,715 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 230.7% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($32,486 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,100 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Jefferson graduates. ($11,400 vs. $12,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Jefferson graduates. ($117 vs. $129)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/