JC vs. NDSU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND with North Dakota State University Main Campus in Fargo, ND on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than JC based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 1,376 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Jamestown is located in Jamestown, ND (Remote Town setting); North Dakota State University Main Campus is in Fargo, ND (Midsize City setting).
• University of Jamestown is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Jamestown 13:1; North Dakota State University Main Campus 19:1.

JC vs. NDSU Cost Comparison

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

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than JC ($15,596 vs. $20,510).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 0.6% lower than at University of Jamestown ($9,928 vs. $9,990).
• University of Jamestown is 124.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than NDSU (about $13,880 more per year; $24,990.00 vs. $11,110.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 58.5% higher at JC than at North Dakota State University Main Campus (about $9,226 more per year; $24,990.00 vs. $15,764.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Jamestown than at North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Jamestown students is 173.8% larger than aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students ($17,548 vs. $6,409).

JC vs. NDSU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, JC or NDSU? 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 NDSU and JC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1090) is 70 points higher than at JC (1020).
• Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (22 vs. 20 at JC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Jamestown 900/1140; North Dakota State University Main Campus 968/1216.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Jamestown 17/24; North Dakota State University Main Campus 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: JC - Test-free; NDSU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: NDSU Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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%) than JC (88.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 36.1% at JC vs. 32% at NDSU.

JC vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for JC and NDSU? 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.

• North Dakota State University Main Campus's six-year graduation rate (54%) is higher than University of Jamestown's (43%).
• Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of about $5,800 more per year than JC graduates about ten years after starting college ($53,600 vs. $47,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates have a $2,700 lower median loan debt than JC graduates ($23,300 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, NDSU graduates have an estimated $28 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.