JC vs. Kairos University

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND with Kairos University in Sioux Falls, SD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Jamestown is larger than Kairos University based on total student enrollment (1,376 students vs. 1,239 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Jamestown is located in Jamestown, ND (Remote Town setting); Kairos University is in Sioux Falls, SD (Midsize City setting).
• University of Jamestown is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Kairos University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Jamestown 13:1; Kairos University 9:1.

JC vs. Kairos University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, JC or Kairos University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Jamestown are 18.3% lower than at Kairos University ($9,990 vs. $12,234).
• University of Jamestown is 594.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Kairos University (about $21,390 more per year; $24,990.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 594.2% higher at JC than at Kairos University (about $21,390 more per year; $24,990.00 vs. $3,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Jamestown than at Kairos University (100% vs. 0%).

JC vs. Kairos University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, JC or Kairos University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Kairos University and JC.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Jamestown 900/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Jamestown 17/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: JC - Test-free; Kairos University - Test optional.
• JC has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Kairos University (84.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 36.1% at JC vs. 9.1% at Kairos University.

JC vs. Kairos University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for JC and Kairos University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Jamestown's six-year graduation rate is 43%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Kairos University.
• Graduates from University of Jamestown have median earnings of about $47,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Kairos University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.