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Overview |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,691 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,500 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,926 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,206 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,773 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,223 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 20,094 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 8,315 students)
St John's vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Jefferson?
- St John's University New York is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at St John's than Thomas Jefferson University ($48,500.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Jefferson ($28,206 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 15.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,246 vs. $19,926)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 2.1% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,773 vs. $33,063)
St John's vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or St John's .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St John's (3.5)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than St John's (79.7%)
St John's vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $61,500 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $61,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/