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University of North Dakota NDSU Minnesota State University-Mankato Valley City State University| Jamestown College | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JC | MSU | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 2,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #662 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,000 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,000 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,920 | $8,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,897 | $12,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,062 | $5,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
JC | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,047 | 745 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 67.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 930/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
JC | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $193 |
Diversity |
JC | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
JC | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 29% | ||
Campus |
JC | MSU | ||
| 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
- Minot State University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (2,741 students vs. 1,215 students)
JC vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or MSU?
- Jamestown College is 234.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($24,000.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.8% higher at JC than Minot State University ($24,000.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than JC ($12,349 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Jamestown College ($8,058 vs. $8,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Minot State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 188.4% larger than aid received Minot State University ($16,062 vs. $5,569)
JC vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 45 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than MSU (72.2%)
JC vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or MSU? 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 MSU and JC.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Minot State University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $2,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $7,275 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($18,725 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/