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Overview |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,182 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,948 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,434 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,312 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,747 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 4,292 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $129 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Purchase College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Purchase College | 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
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Purchase College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,182 students)
Purchase College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Jefferson than SUNY at Purchase College ($43,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Jefferson ($19,434 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 1.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($14,715 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 215% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($32,486 vs. $10,312)
Purchase College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Purchase College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
Purchase College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase College 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 Purchase College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $82,700 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $40,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($129 vs. $232)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/