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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at Jefferson than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($43,100.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Jefferson ($20,928 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 17.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,715 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 272.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($32,486 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF 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-ESF.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $76,700 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $46,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,750)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-ESF graduates. ($129 vs. $204)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/