Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University| Thomas Jefferson University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $53,235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $253 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 7,182 students)
Jefferson vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Seattle U than Thomas Jefferson University ($53,235.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Seattle U ($29,097 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 16.9% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,748 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,063 vs. $31,727)
Jefferson vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Seattle U (76%)
Jefferson vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $62,500 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $60,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($129 vs. $253)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/