University of Jamestown vs Presentation College

University of Jamestown and Presentation College, both located in North Dakota, offer distinct educational experiences. University of Jamestown, a private institution, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Presentation College's 67%. While Presentation College has a slightly larger student body, University of Jamestown offers a more diverse range of undergraduate programs, including popular majors like Business, Education, and Nursing. Both institutions share a commitment to small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention for their students. However, University of Jamestown's higher graduation rate (58%) sets it apart. To help you make an informed decision, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison table highlighting key differences between these two institutions. Explore the table to find the college that best aligns with your academic goals and preferences.

	Presentation College	University of Jamestown
Overview
Location	Aberdeen, South Dakota	Jamestown, North Dakota
Campus setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	51.0%	72.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.7%	75.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $35
SAT range	850 - 1100	900 - 1140
ACT range	17 - 22	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	12.0%	17.0%
Students submitting ACT score	34.0%	83.0%
Total number of applicants	638	1,264
Total number of admissions given out	598	958
Admitted students who chose to enroll	99	325
Yield rate	16.6%	33.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,395	$36,314
Average net price	$27,204	$20,095
Tuition	$21,626	$22,718
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,620 Meal plan: $3,810	Room/dormitory: $4,000 Meal plan: $4,316
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $8,573	100.0% Average amount $16,315
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $3,074	74.0% Average amount $5,346
Students taking out private loans	16.0% Average amount $7,398	25.0% Average amount $9,885

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	553 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	1,018 Men 57.2% Women 42.8%
Graduate students	24 Men 16.7% Women 83.3%	258 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	6.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Remote	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	298	899
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism	Business Health Professions Education Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	34.6%	55.6%
Dropout rate	2.0%	17.4%
Transferred out	62.4%	26.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,632 Year 2: $59,688 Year 3: $63,357 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,926 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $63,346 Year 2: $63,749 Year 3: $70,383 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,961 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $62,972 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,658 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $50,714 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,022 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,756 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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