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Overview |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #150 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $258 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,512 students)
Jefferson vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or VMI?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 340.6% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Jefferson than Virginia Military Institute ($43,100.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Jefferson ($18,129 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 37.9% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($10,674 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 70% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($32,486 vs. $19,111)
Jefferson vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VMI (3.65)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than VMI (71.1%)
Jefferson vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or VMI? 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 VMI and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,800 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VMI students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/