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Swarthmore Vassar Hamilton College Bryn Mawr Middlebury Colgate Amherst Williams Villanova Davidson Tufts Washington and Lee| Haverford College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Haverford, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #36 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | haverford.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,476 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,999 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,657 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 804 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $129 |
Diversity |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Haverford College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Haverford College | 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 Haverford College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,421 students)
Haverford College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Haverford College or Jefferson?
- Haverford College is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Haverford College than Thomas Jefferson University ($62,850.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Jefferson ($23,476 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 22.2% lower than costs at Haverford College ($14,715 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Haverford College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 78.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($57,999 vs. $32,486)
Haverford College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Haverford College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Haverford College .
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Haverford College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Haverford 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 Haverford College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,100 more per year than Haverford College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Haverford College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $13,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Haverford College graduates. ($129 vs. $134)
- More Haverford College 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/