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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Thomas Jefferson University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #442 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $240 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or VCU?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 246% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Jefferson than Virginia Commonwealth University ($43,100.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Jefferson ($21,294 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 19.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,279 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 158.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($32,486 vs. $12,583)
Jefferson vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Jefferson vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or VCU? 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 VCU and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $75,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $47,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($129 vs. $240)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/