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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 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 |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $129 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Penn State Abington based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,090 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 193.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Jefferson than Penn State Abington ($43,100.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Jefferson ($20,460 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 37.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($10,694 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 238.8% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($32,486 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Penn State Abington .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Penn State Abington vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,600 more per year than Penn State Abington graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Abington graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,818)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Abington graduates. ($129 vs. $277)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/