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Overview |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 13,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $17,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $6,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 6,597 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 5,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 60% | ||
Campus |
JC | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (13,876 students vs. 1,242 students)
JC vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or University of North Dakota?
- Jamestown College is 153.3% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at JC than University of North Dakota ($23,400.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Dakota than JC ($17,359 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 18.8% lower than costs at University of North Dakota ($8,560 vs. $10,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than University of North Dakota (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 166.5% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($17,022 vs. $6,387)
JC vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or JC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 44 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of North Dakota (83.3%)
JC vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and JC.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Jamestown College (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $6,900 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,800)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Dakota students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/