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Overview |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | CNU | ||
| 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
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 4,503 students)
Jefferson vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or CNU?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 344% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at Jefferson than Christopher Newport University ($44,400.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Jefferson ($22,864 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 39.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,360 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 261.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,063 vs. $9,141)
Jefferson vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Jefferson vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or CNU? 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 CNU and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU 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/