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Overview |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $211 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,047 students)
Jefferson vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Lipscomb?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Jefferson than Lipscomb University ($44,400.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Jefferson ($27,386 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 16.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,804 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Lipscomb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 22% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($33,063 vs. $27,096)
Jefferson vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Jefferson vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $76,000 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $46,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lipscomb graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Lipscomb graduates. ($129 vs. $211)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/