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Overview |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $129 |
Diversity |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 8,286 students)
UMass vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 166.3% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Jefferson than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,100.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Jefferson ($22,291 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 4.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,123 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 163% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($32,486 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $67,700 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $55,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($129 vs. $248)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass 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/