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Northeastern Middlebury BC Amherst BU Vassar Emory Dartmouth Colby College Wellesley Brown Williams| Tufts University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $129 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 8,315 students)
Tufts vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Jefferson?
- Tufts University is 49.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Tufts than Thomas Jefferson University ($66,358.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Tufts ($29,097 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 2.4% lower than costs at Tufts University ($17,246 vs. $17,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Tufts University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($51,267 vs. $33,063)
Tufts vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $39,800 more per year than Tufts graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $83,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Tufts graduates. ($12,500 vs. $18,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Tufts graduates. ($129 vs. $186)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/