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Philadelphia, PA · Chester, PA
| Thomas Jefferson University | Widener University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,928/yr | $25,759/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,537/yr | $21,200/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $14,744 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,407/yr | $22,275/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,680/yr | $22,514/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,734/yr | $25,900/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,889/yr | $32,296/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $156/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,834/yr | $16,530/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,438/yr | $9,900/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,408/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,768/yr | $1,890/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $64,197/yr | $70,621/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,505/yr | $55,730/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,505/yr | $55,730/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 86% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1330 | 1080–1290 |
| SAT average | 1243 | 1180 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–33 · Math 19–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,084 | 7,167 |
| Students accepted | 5,241 | 6,022 |
| Students who enrolled | 783 | 894 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 27% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Required | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $77,449/yr | $70,920/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $48,715–$102,493 | $46,675–$97,171 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 71% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 73% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 54% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 57% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 85% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $64,335/yr | $63,375/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 89% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 58% | 61% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 23% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $68,761/yr | $65,135/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 67% · Architecture 7% · Business, Management & Marketing 6% | Health Professions 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Engineering 15% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 67% of degrees | Health Professions — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Architecture — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 4% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $122,907/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $108,805/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.8% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,755 | 2,951 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,466 | 2,738 |
| Average professor pay | $10,627/mo | $8,979/mo |
| Full-time professors | 40% | 39% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $39,996 | $77,624 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Chester, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1824 | 1821 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Men | 26% | 39% |
| Women | 74% | 61% |
| White students | 43% | 51% |
| Black students | 17% | 29% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 9.7% |
| Asian students | 16% | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 1.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 5.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $32,364/yr | $14,606/yr |
| Endowment | $2.9B | $117.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,080 | 1,400 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,086/yr | $8,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,236/yr | $7,330/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 291 | 520 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $7.6M | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.6M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $58,116 | $33,157 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.