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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire Parkside UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay Valley City State University| Jamestown College | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 39% | ||
Campus |
JC | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 Superior is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,242 students)
JC vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or UW-Superior?
- Jamestown College is 258.1% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at JC than University of Wisconsin Superior ($23,400.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than JC ($12,908 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 22.1% lower than costs at Jamestown College ($7,013 vs. $8,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 361.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($17,022 vs. $3,691)
JC vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or JC .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 54 points higher than at UW-Superior (990)
- Incoming JC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UW-Superior (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at JC (3.25)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than JC (92%)
JC vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and JC.
- The graduation rate at UW-Superior is higher than Jamestown College (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $10,100 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/