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Overview |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #712 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,000 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,000 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,920 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,897 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,062 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,047 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 979 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 4% | ||
Campus |
JC | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Wesleyan University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,215 students)
JC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Jamestown College ($32,960.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Texas Wesleyan University ($20,897 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 46% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,920 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($29,348 vs. $16,062)
JC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 41 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming JC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
JC vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and JC.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Texas Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,200)
- Texas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,999 vs. $26,000)
- Texas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/