- West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU) is a public school while Thomas Jefferson University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Thomas Jefferson University has more expensive tuition of $45,683 than WCU ($22,511).
- Thomas Jefferson University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.88% than WCU (68.50%).
- Thomas Jefferson University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than WCU (1,160).
- WCU is larger with 17,275 students than Thomas Jefferson University (8,286 students).
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| #50 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Chester, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
WCU| Known as | Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia University PhilaU |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,687 Pennsylvania residents $22,511 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,683 |
| $12,564 Pennsylvania residents $17,424 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,814 |
| $5,802 | Financial Aid | $25,483 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 68.50% | Acceptance Rate | 65.88% |
| 30.31% | Yield | 22.05% |
| 1,160 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 17,275 | Total Students | 8,286 |
| 14,392 | Undergraduate | 3,771 |
| 2,883 | Graduate | 4,515 |
| 1,770 | Online Enrollment | 1,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $99,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,409) $5,794 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,080) $6,880 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,025 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 675 Full-time 300 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 326 Full-time 519 Part-time |
| 1,534 Full-time 335 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,650 Full-time 1,003 Part-time |
| $91,379 for Faculties $62,919 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,338 for Faculties $90,055 Part-time |