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Overview |
UD | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $129 |
Diversity |
UD | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UD | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 8,286 students)
UD vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Jefferson than University of Delaware ($43,100.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Jefferson ($18,044 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 3.4% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,234 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 162.5% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($32,486 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $61,600 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $61,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,203)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($129 vs. $250)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/