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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 8,286 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Jefferson?
- Pace University New York is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Pace University-New York than Thomas Jefferson University ($48,152.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Pace University-New York ($28,110 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 39.2% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,715 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 4.4% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,911 vs. $32,486)
Pace University-New York vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Pace University-New York .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-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 Pace University-New York.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $59,800 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $63,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/