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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Johnstown, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,909 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,886 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,246 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,113 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1255 | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| 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-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | 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-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,940 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 225% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 Johnstown ($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 Johnstown than Jefferson ($17,909 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 40.3% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,290 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 203.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,063 vs. $10,886)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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-Johnstown.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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-Johnstown graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,909)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($129 vs. $278)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/