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Overview |
Pitt | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,525 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #131 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,154 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,520 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,420 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,338 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,551 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,416 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 29,034 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| 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 | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Pitt | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 8,315 students)
Pitt vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 120.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Jefferson than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,400.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Jefferson ($24,338 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 28.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,420 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 213.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($33,063 vs. $10,551)
Pitt vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Pitt .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Pitt vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,900 more per year than Pitt 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 graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,909)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($129 vs. $278)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/