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Overview |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,952 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,344 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,951 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,545 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 5,599 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ship | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,184 students)
Ship vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 363.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.6% higher at Jefferson than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($44,400.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Jefferson ($23,344 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 33.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,952 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 455.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,063 vs. $5,951)
Ship vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Ship .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Ship (85.5%)
Ship vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,700 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/