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Doane University Bellevue University Valley City State University Missouri Baptist University| Midland University | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MidlandU | JC | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MidlandU | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | JC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Midland University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (1,615 students vs. 1,242 students)
MidlandU vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or JC?
- Midland University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at MidlandU than Jamestown College ($37,500.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than MidlandU ($19,950 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 17.6% lower than costs at Midland University ($8,560 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 59% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($27,057 vs. $17,022)
MidlandU vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 82 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming JC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman MidlandU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU or JC? 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 JC and MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Jamestown College (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $4,900 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,900)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/