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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 8,286 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Jefferson?
- Quinnipiac University is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Quinnipiac than Thomas Jefferson University ($49,170.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Quinnipiac ($28,110 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 8.4% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,715 vs. $15,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Quinnipiac University ($32,486 vs. $29,689)
Quinnipiac vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Quinnipiac .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $57,400 more per year than Quinnipiac graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $65,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Quinnipiac students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/