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Overview |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 60.2% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Jefferson than Immaculata University ($43,100.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Immaculata University ($28,110 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 16.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,620 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 106.3% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($32,486 vs. $15,749)
Immaculata University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Immaculata University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata University 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 Immaculata University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,700 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/