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Overview |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,731 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scranton.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,912 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,912 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,490 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,526 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 8,039 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Scranton | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 4,731 students)
University of Scranton vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Scranton or Jefferson?
- University of Scranton is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at University of Scranton than Thomas Jefferson University ($49,912.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Scranton ($28,110 vs. $35,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.1% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,715 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 7.5% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($32,486 vs. $30,218)
University of Scranton vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Scranton or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or University of Scranton .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Scranton (84.4%)
University of Scranton vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Scranton 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 Scranton.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,800 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/