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Overview |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 970/1085 | ||
| 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 | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 42% | ||
Campus |
JC | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Black Hills State University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (3,425 students vs. 1,242 students)
JC vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or Black Hills State University?
- Jamestown College is 203.9% more expensive to attend than Black Hills State University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $7,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.7% higher at JC than Black Hills State University ($23,400.00 vs. $10,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Black Hills State University than JC ($16,782 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Jamestown College ($7,528 vs. $8,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College as Black Hills State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 241.4% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($17,022 vs. $4,986)
JC vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 56 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming JC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman JC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Black Hills State University has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than JC (92%)
JC vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or Black Hills State 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 Black Hills State University and JC.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Black Hills State University (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,800)
- Black Hills State University students graduate with a $522 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($25,478 vs. $26,000)
- Black Hills State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Black Hills State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/