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Overview |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,527 students)
Jefferson vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Ursinus College than Thomas Jefferson University ($58,016.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Ursinus College ($28,110 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 0.6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,624 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($40,075 vs. $32,486)
Jefferson vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Ursinus College (82.2%)
Jefferson vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $58,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ursinus College 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/