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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,194 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,466 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,003 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1275 | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,328 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 215.5% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Jefferson than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($43,100.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Jefferson ($18,194 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 24.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,820 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 210.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($32,486 vs. $10,466)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,909)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($129 vs. $278)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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/