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Overview |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Hawkins, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,564 | 800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsums.edu | jarvis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,815 | $10,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,815 | $10,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,892 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,133 | $14,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,141 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,800 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $30,483 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $315 |
Diversity |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Jackson State University | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| 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
- Jackson State University is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (6,564 students vs. 800 students)
Jackson State University vs. Jarvis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jackson State University or Jarvis Christian College?
- Jarvis Christian College is 18% more expensive to attend than Jackson State University for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Jarvis Christian College than Jackson State University ($10,400.00 vs. $8,815.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than Jackson State University ($10,674 vs. $19,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jarvis Christian College are 19.3% lower than costs at Jackson State University ($9,880 vs. $11,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jackson State University than Jarvis Christian College (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 78.2% larger than aid received Jackson State University ($14,494 vs. $8,133)
Which college is harder to get into, Jackson State University or Jarvis Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jarvis Christian College or Jackson State University .
- Accepted freshman Jackson State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
Jackson State University vs. Jarvis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jackson State University or Jarvis Christian College? 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 Jarvis Christian College and Jackson State University.
- The graduation rate at Jackson State University is higher than Jarvis Christian College (40% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Jackson State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($32,800 vs. $26,600)
- Jackson State University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($29,000 vs. $30,483)
- Jackson State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($299 vs. $315)
- More Jackson State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (36% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/