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Overview |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $129 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Jefferson?
- Vassar College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Vassar than Thomas Jefferson University ($63,840.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Vassar ($28,110 vs. $30,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.5% lower than costs at Vassar College ($14,715 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Vassar College (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 54.5% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($50,193 vs. $32,486)
Vassar vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Vassar .
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $64,500 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $58,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Vassar graduates. ($12,500 vs. $15,780)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Vassar graduates. ($129 vs. $163)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/