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Overview |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | River Falls, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 5,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #793 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | uwrf.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,428 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $14,421 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $8,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $13,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 4,091 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 3,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 53% | ||
Campus |
JC | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | ||
| 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 Wisconsin River Falls is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (5,188 students vs. 1,242 students)
JC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
- Jamestown College is 264% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-River Falls for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,428.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at JC than University of Wisconsin River Falls ($23,400.00 vs. $14,421.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin River Falls than JC ($13,427 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin River Falls are 5.8% lower than costs at Jamestown College ($8,094 vs. $8,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than University of Wisconsin River Falls (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 279.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin River Falls ($17,022 vs. $4,489)
JC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-River Falls or JC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin River Falls (1050) is 6 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming JC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-River Falls students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than University of Wisconsin-River Falls (84.5%)
JC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or University of Wisconsin-River Falls? 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 Wisconsin-River Falls and JC.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is higher than Jamestown College (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin River Falls students graduate with a $3,275 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($22,725 vs. $26,000)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-River Falls students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/