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Overview |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #184 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $230 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | UVM | ||
| 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
- University of Vermont is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or UVM?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 164.7% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Jefferson than University of Vermont ($43,100.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Jefferson ($21,849 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 10.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,354 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Vermont (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 69.3% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($32,486 vs. $19,189)
Jefferson vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UVM (59.8%)
Jefferson vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or UVM? 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 UVM and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,400 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,300)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($129 vs. $230)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/