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Overview |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $273 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 41% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Villanova than Thomas Jefferson University ($60,768.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Villanova ($28,110 vs. $34,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 9.3% lower than costs at Villanova University ($14,715 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Villanova University (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($42,834 vs. $32,486)
Jefferson vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Jefferson vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $37,800 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $85,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,497)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($129 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/