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Overview |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #42 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $218 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | University of Richmond | ||
| 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 University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,876 students)
Jefferson vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 40% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at University of Richmond than Thomas Jefferson University ($60,330.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Richmond ($28,110 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($14,715 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 42.8% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($46,385 vs. $32,486)
Jefferson vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Jefferson vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $49,000 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $73,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,648 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,148)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($129 vs. $218)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/