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McMurry University HSU TLU Valley City State University| Jamestown College | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 920/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $265 |
Diversity |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 2% | ||
Campus |
JC | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 838 students)
JC vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 19% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($27,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Howard Payne University than Jamestown College ($27,850.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Howard Payne University ($19,950 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 12.3% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($8,560 vs. $9,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 10.5% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($18,817 vs. $17,022)
JC vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 79 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming JC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman Howard Payne University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
JC vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or Howard Payne University? 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 Howard Payne University and JC.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Jamestown College (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,300)
- Howard Payne University students graduate with a $314 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($25,686 vs. $26,000)
- Howard Payne University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($265 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard Payne University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/