University of Scranton vs Thomas Jefferson University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Thomas Jefferson University ($45,533).
It is harder to admit to University of Scranton than Thomas Jefferson University.
Thomas Jefferson University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than University of Scranton (1,230).
Thomas Jefferson University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than University of Scranton (27).
Thomas Jefferson University has more students with 8,286 students while University of Scranton has 4,731 students.
University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Thomas Jefferson University's ratio is 13 to 1.
Thomas Jefferson University has more full-time faculties with 326 faculties while University of Scranton has 280 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Thomas Jefferson University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Thomas Jefferson University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (high research activity)
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$45,533
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	84%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$25,483

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	86.14 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	14.94 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,250
27	ACT Score	30
79 %	Graduation Rate	67 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	22 %
85 %	Retention Rate	82 %
4,731	Student Population	8,286
280	Number of Faculties	326
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	13 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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