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NDSU Inver Hills Community College Minnesota Franciscan| University of Mary | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $129 |
Diversity |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Umary | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,652 students)
Umary vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 130.4% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at Jefferson than University of Mary ($43,100.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Jefferson ($18,369 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 79% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($8,220 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 143% larger than aid received University of Mary ($32,486 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Umary .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Umary (81.4%)
Umary vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $71,000 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $51,900)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Umary graduates. ($12,500 vs. $22,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Umary graduates. ($129 vs. $232)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/