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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Rochester Institute of Technology | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $129 |
Diversity |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 35% | ||
Campus |
RIT | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 8,286 students)
RIT vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Jefferson?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at RIT than Thomas Jefferson University ($53,720.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than RIT ($28,110 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 1.8% lower than costs at Rochester Institute of Technology ($14,715 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($32,486 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or RIT .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at RIT (3.7)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $58,000 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $64,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($12,500 vs. $28,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($129 vs. $289)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/