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SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo SUNY-Potsdam UB Buffalo State College SUNY Cortland SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Plattsburgh Purchase College Ithaca College Binghamton University| SUNY at Fredonia | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Jefferson than SUNY at Fredonia ($43,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Jefferson ($15,795 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Fredonia are 3.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,180 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 201% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($32,486 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY at Fredonia .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $80,600 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $42,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Fredonia 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/