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Overview |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Location | Hawkins, TX | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 729 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #778 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jarvis.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,400 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,400 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,880 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,365 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,784 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 73% |
Admission |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | - | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,483 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $315 | $222 |
Diversity |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Jarvis Christian College | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 729 students)
Jarvis Christian College vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jarvis Christian College or SHSU?
- Jarvis Christian College is 77.6% more expensive to attend than SHSU for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $5,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at SHSU than Jarvis Christian College ($15,648.00 vs. $10,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than SHSU ($7,365 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jarvis Christian College are 10.4% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($9,880 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jarvis Christian College than Sam Houston State University (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 69.4% larger than aid received Sam Houston State University ($17,784 vs. $10,499)
Which college is harder to get into, Jarvis Christian College or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Jarvis Christian College .
- Accepted freshman SHSU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
Jarvis Christian College vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jarvis Christian College or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Jarvis Christian College.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Jarvis Christian College (50% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $26,600)
- Sam Houston State University students graduate with a $8,983 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,483)
- SHSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $315)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/