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Overview |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $264 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,118 students)
Jefferson vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or SPU?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Jefferson than Seattle Pacific University ($43,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Jefferson ($26,549 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 2.1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,409 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($32,486 vs. $25,359)
Jefferson vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Jefferson vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or SPU? 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 SPU and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $72,500 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $50,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,603)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($129 vs. $264)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/