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Overview |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,968 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #110 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rpi.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,600 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,127 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,636 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,863 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 10,878 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $129 |
Diversity |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 35% | ||
Campus |
RPI | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 6,968 students)
RPI vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RPI or Jefferson?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 36% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at RPI than Thomas Jefferson University ($58,600.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than RPI ($28,110 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 15.4% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($14,715 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 18.9% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($38,636 vs. $32,486)
RPI vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RPI or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or RPI .
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than RPI (64.5%)
RPI vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RPI 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 RPI.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $40,400 more per year than RPI graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $82,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($129 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/