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Overview |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
| Location | Hawkins, TX | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 729 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jarvis.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,400 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,400 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,880 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,365 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,784 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,483 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $315 | $303 |
Diversity |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Jarvis Christian College | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 729 students)
Jarvis Christian College vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jarvis Christian College or TSU?
- Jarvis Christian College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at TSU than Jarvis Christian College ($19,677.00 vs. $10,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than TSU ($7,365 vs. $11,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 2.2% lower than costs at Jarvis Christian College ($9,664 vs. $9,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Jarvis Christian College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 47.2% larger than aid received Texas Southern University ($17,784 vs. $12,085)
Which college is harder to get into, Jarvis Christian College or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Jarvis Christian College .
- Accepted freshman TSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
Jarvis Christian College vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jarvis Christian College or TSU? 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 TSU and Jarvis Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Jarvis Christian College is higher than Texas Southern University (14% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Texas Southern University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($36,200 vs. $26,600)
- Texas Southern University students graduate with a $1,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($29,358 vs. $30,483)
- TSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($303 vs. $315)
- More TSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (22% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/