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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $129 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rutgers | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 8,286 students)
Rutgers vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 234.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Jefferson than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($43,100.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Jefferson ($17,535 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 5.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,909 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 154.1% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($32,486 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Rutgers .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $56,700 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $66,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,215)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($129 vs. $229)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/