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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount Cal Poly California Lutheran University| Point Loma Nazarene University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
PLNU | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 35% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Jefferson than Point Loma Nazarene University ($43,100.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than PLNU ($28,110 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 24.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,800 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 67.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($32,486 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,400 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/