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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,848 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,015 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,576 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,985 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,527 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $129 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,003 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 225% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at Jefferson than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($44,400.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Jefferson ($17,015 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 59% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($10,848 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 126.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($33,063 vs. $14,576)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Pitt-Bradford .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $58,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,909)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($129 vs. $278)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/