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Overview |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $129 |
Diversity |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 8,286 students)
UConn vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 175% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Jefferson than University of Connecticut ($43,100.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Jefferson ($23,985 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 8% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,622 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 121.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($32,486 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,900 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($12,500 vs. $21,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($129 vs. $222)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/