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Overview |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,294 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | metrostate.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,571 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,571 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,347 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,322 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 612 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 500 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,992 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $268 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (6,294 students vs. 1,242 students)
Metropolitan State University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State University or JC?
- Jamestown College is 173% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173% higher at JC than Metropolitan State University ($23,400.00 vs. $8,571.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State University than JC ($19,347 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 36% lower than costs at Metropolitan State University ($8,560 vs. $11,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 104.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan State University ($17,022 vs. $8,322)
Metropolitan State University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Metropolitan State University .
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Metropolitan State University (81.7%)
Metropolitan State University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State University 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 Metropolitan State University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Metropolitan State University (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,800)
- Metropolitan State University students graduate with a $8,008 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($17,992 vs. $26,000)
- Metropolitan State University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($186 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State University 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/