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Overview |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Lancaster, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #61 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fandm.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $68,180 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $68,180 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,568 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,475 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,764 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,231 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 2,938 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1298/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $129 |
Diversity |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
F&M | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,911 students)
F&M vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, F&M or Jefferson?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 53.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at F&M than Thomas Jefferson University ($68,180.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than F&M ($29,097 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 10.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($15,568 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($45,764 vs. $33,063)
F&M vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, F&M or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or F&M .
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than F&M (31.8%)
F&M vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, F&M 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 F&M.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $61,000 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $61,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($129 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/