Penn State vs. Thomas Jefferson

Both Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus and Thomas Jefferson University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus and Thomas Jefferson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Thomas Jefferson's tuition ($45,683) is more expensive than Penn State ($40,188).
  • Penn State's acceptance rate (55.21%) is lower than Thomas Jefferson (88.85%).
  • Penn State has higher yield (19.46%) than Thomas Jefferson (14.87%).
  • Penn State's SAT score (1,300) is higher than Thomas Jefferson (1,230).
  • Thomas Jefferson's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (50,028 students) is larger than Thomas Jefferson (8,286 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Thomas Jefferson ($25,483) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($11,574).
  • Penn State's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Thomas Jefferson (67%).
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$20,234 In-State
$40,188 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,574
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
55.21% Acceptance Rate
19.46% Yield
Enrollment
41,745 Undergraduate
8,283 Graduate
116 Online Students
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,357 Faculty Salary
$66,773 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,374 annual charge
-14,275 capacity
Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

Private, 4 years • Philadelphia, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$45,683
Financial Aid
$25,483
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
88.85% Acceptance Rate
14.87% Yield
Enrollment
3,771 Undergraduate
4,515 Graduate
1,353 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
326 Faculties (full-time)
4,650 Staffs (full-time)
$90,338 Faculty Salary
$90,055 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,880 annual charge
-2,080 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,025 annual charge
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