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ISU Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa St. Cloud State University Umary University of Minnesota-Rochester| Jamestown College | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JC | NDSU | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
JC | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JC | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
JC | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
JC | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 65% | ||
Campus |
JC | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 1,242 students)
JC vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or NDSU?
- Jamestown College is 151.4% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at JC than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($23,400.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than JC ($15,962 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 8.6% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,560 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 197% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($17,022 vs. $5,732)
JC vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or JC .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 47 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at JC (3.25)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than JC (92%)
JC vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or NDSU? 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 NDSU and JC.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Jamestown College (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $5,800 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,800)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($23,300 vs. $26,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/