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Cottey College Valley City State University| Stephens College | Jamestown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stephens College | JC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stephens College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Stephens College | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jamestown College is larger than than Stephens College based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or JC?
- Stephens College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Stephens College than Jamestown College ($24,586.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Stephens College ($19,950 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 34.2% lower than costs at Stephens College ($8,560 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Stephens College ($17,022 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 8 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Stephens College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens College 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Jamestown College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,400)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/