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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $129 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 7,457 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 204% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Jefferson than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($43,100.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Jefferson ($19,700 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.1% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,715 vs. $16,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 223.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($32,486 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 Dartmouth.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,900 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,260 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,760)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($129 vs. $266)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/