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Overview |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
USciences | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Jefferson than University of the Sciences ($43,100.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 19.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,715 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($32,486 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or USciences .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $31,800 more per year than USciences graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $91,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/