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Overview |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Hawkins, TX | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 729 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #992 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jarvis.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,400 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,400 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,880 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,365 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,784 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,483 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $315 | $227 |
Diversity |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Jarvis Christian College | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 729 students)
Jarvis Christian College vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jarvis Christian College or Lamar University?
- Jarvis Christian College is 67% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Lamar University than Jarvis Christian College ($16,020.00 vs. $10,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than Lamar University ($7,365 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jarvis Christian College are 0% lower than costs at Lamar University ($9,880 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Jarvis Christian College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 71% larger than aid received Lamar University ($17,784 vs. $10,397)
Which college is harder to get into, Jarvis Christian College or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Jarvis Christian College .
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
Jarvis Christian College vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jarvis Christian College or Lamar University? 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 Lamar University and Jarvis Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Lamar University is higher than Jarvis Christian College (31% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $26,600)
- Lamar University students graduate with a $8,483 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $30,483)
- Lamar University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($227 vs. $315)
- More Lamar University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/