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Overview |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 4,473 students)
Jefferson vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Providence?
- Providence College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Providence than Thomas Jefferson University ($56,980.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Providence ($28,110 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,715 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($32,486 vs. $30,971)
Jefferson vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Jefferson vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Providence? 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 Providence and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,900 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/