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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,626 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,290 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,314 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,762 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,831 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,887 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 18,144 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 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 New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (13,626 students vs. 8,315 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 186.1% more expensive to attend than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $15,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Jefferson than University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($44,400.00 vs. $35,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than Jefferson ($24,762 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 29.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,314 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 139% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($33,063 vs. $13,831)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (3.58)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus 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 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,600 more per year than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/