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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Thomas Jefferson University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,315 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #145 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,400 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,400 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,246 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,097 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,063 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,084 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 5,241 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $247 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 8,315 students)
Jefferson vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Virginia Tech?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 249.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Jefferson than Virginia Tech ($44,400.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Jefferson ($22,205 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 15.8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,888 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 287.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($33,063 vs. $8,542)
Jefferson vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Jefferson vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $57,900 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $65,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,966)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($129 vs. $247)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/