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Case Western RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College Syracuse RIT Binghamton University UB University of Richmond| University of Rochester | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $129 |
Diversity |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 8,286 students)
U of R vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Jefferson?
- University of Rochester is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at U of R than Thomas Jefferson University ($60,550.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than U of R ($28,110 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,715 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Rochester (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 22.3% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($39,715 vs. $32,486)
U of R vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $51,900 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $71,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($12,500 vs. $24,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($129 vs. $253)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/