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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $129 |
Diversity |
TU | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
TU | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 8,315 students)
TU vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 501.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Jefferson than Towson University ($44,400.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Jefferson ($15,064 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 10.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($15,644 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 185.9% larger than aid received Towson University ($33,063 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or TU .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TU (3.69)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and TU.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,400 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $17,750)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($129 vs. $183)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/