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Overview |
Dillard University | JC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,194 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,194 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,786 | $8,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,551 | $20,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,515 | $16,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,065 | 1,047 | ||
| Admitted | 3,267 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 976/1153 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Dillard University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $268 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jamestown College is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (1,215 students vs. 1,122 students)
Dillard University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or JC?
- Jamestown College is 25% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $19,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at JC than Dillard University ($24,000.00 vs. $19,194.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than JC ($18,551 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 32.1% lower than costs at Dillard University ($8,920 vs. $11,786)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dillard University students is 9% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($17,515 vs. $16,062)
Dillard University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 156 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming JC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Dillard University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Dillard University (40.5%)
Dillard University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard University or JC? 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 JC and Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Dillard University (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,400)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,000)
- JC graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($268 vs. $372)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/