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Tufts Hamilton College Williams Colby College Amherst Colgate Vassar Dartmouth UVM Haverford College BC Swarthmore| Thomas Jefferson University | Middlebury College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Middlebury, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 2,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #26 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | middlebury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $62,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $17,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $22,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $56,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 12,952 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 1,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1425/1540 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $72,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $15,889 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $164 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Middlebury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| 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 Middlebury based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,843 students)
Jefferson vs. Middlebury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Middlebury?
- Middlebury College is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at Middlebury than Thomas Jefferson University ($62,000.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middlebury College than Jefferson ($22,181 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 21% lower than costs at Middlebury College ($14,715 vs. $17,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Middlebury College (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Middlebury College students is 74.3% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($56,639 vs. $32,486)
Jefferson vs. Middlebury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Middlebury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middlebury or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Middlebury students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Middlebury (12.7%)
Jefferson vs. Middlebury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Middlebury? 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 Middlebury and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $50,500 more per year than Middlebury graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $72,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $3,389 lower median federal student loan debt than Middlebury graduates. ($12,500 vs. $15,889)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Middlebury graduates. ($129 vs. $164)
- More Middlebury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/