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Overview |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 8,286 students)
UNH vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than UNH for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Jefferson than University of New Haven ($43,100.00 vs. $42,610.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than UNH ($28,110 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 26.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,715 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 17.9% larger than aid received University of New Haven ($32,486 vs. $27,556)
UNH vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or UNH .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
UNH vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $70,600 more per year than UNH graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $52,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/