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Overview |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,457 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,951 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,476 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,041 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 8,624 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1356 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of Portland | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | 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 Portland based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,457 students)
University of Portland vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Jefferson?
- University of Portland is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at University of Portland than Thomas Jefferson University ($54,400.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Portland ($29,097 vs. $34,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Portland are 3.9% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($16,600 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 4.3% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($34,476 vs. $33,063)
University of Portland vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Portland .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
University of Portland vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 Portland.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,900 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $11,813 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,313)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($129 vs. $251)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/