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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt UVA NC State Howard| University of Maryland College Park | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $129 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Maryland | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 8,286 students)
Maryland vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 344.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Jefferson than University of Maryland College Park ($43,100.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Jefferson ($16,210 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,576 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 189.2% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($32,486 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,600 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryland graduates. ($12,500 vs. $19,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Maryland graduates. ($129 vs. $201)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland 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/