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Overview |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #317 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $225 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Belmont?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Jefferson than Belmont University ($43,100.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Belmont ($28,110 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 7.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,670 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Belmont University ($32,486 vs. $22,080)
Jefferson vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Jefferson vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,800 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Belmont graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,780)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Belmont graduates. ($129 vs. $225)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/