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Baylor SMU Texas A&M UT Austin Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT Texas Tech DBU Elon| Thomas Jefferson University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 25% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at TCU than Thomas Jefferson University ($53,890.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than TCU ($28,110 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 3.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,250 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($32,486 vs. $28,048)
Jefferson vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than TCU (56.1%)
Jefferson vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or TCU? 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 TCU and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $65,300 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $57,600)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TCU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than TCU graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/