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Overview |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
| Location | Great Falls, MT | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ugf.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,256 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,256 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,233 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,318 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,815 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 199 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 190 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5%Open | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.1%Open | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | 800/980 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $331 |
Diversity |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Great Falls | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 955 students)
University of Great Falls vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Great Falls or JCSU?
- University of Great Falls is 56% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($27,256.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at University of Great Falls than Johnson C Smith University ($27,256.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than University of Great Falls ($20,045 vs. $22,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 44.1% lower than costs at University of Great Falls ($7,100 vs. $10,233)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than Johnson C Smith University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Great Falls students is 45.7% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($18,815 vs. $12,911)
University of Great Falls vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Great Falls or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or University of Great Falls .
- Accepted freshman University of Great Falls students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
University of Great Falls vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Great Falls or JCSU? 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 JCSU and University of Great Falls.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than University of Great Falls (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from University of Great Falls earn on average $6,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $30,300)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $7,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,050)
- University of Great Falls graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($258 vs. $331)
- More University of Great Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/