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Minnesota State University-Mankato NDSU Concordia College at Moorhead St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Winona State University Liberty University University of Minnesota-Duluth Minnesota Arkansas State University Bemidji State University Austin Peay State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 1,242 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or JC?
- Jamestown College is 164.8% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at JC than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($23,400.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than JC ($17,939 vs. $19,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 18% lower than costs at Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,560 vs. $10,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Minnesota State University Moorhead (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 146.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($17,022 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 5 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at MSU Moorhead is higher than Jamestown College (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $5,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,724 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($22,276 vs. $26,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/