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Overview |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Hawkins, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,060 | 800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | jarvis.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $10,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $10,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,596 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,393 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,409 | $14,494 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 86% |
Admission |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,294 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,225 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $30,483 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $315 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McNeese State University is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (6,060 students vs. 800 students)
McNeese vs. Jarvis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Jarvis Christian College?
- Jarvis Christian College is 102.1% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Jarvis Christian College than McNeese State University ($10,400.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than McNeese ($10,674 vs. $11,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jarvis Christian College are 7.2% lower than costs at McNeese State University ($9,880 vs. $10,596)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jarvis Christian College than McNeese State University (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 54% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($14,494 vs. $9,409)
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese 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 McNeese .
- Accepted freshman McNeese students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
McNeese vs. Jarvis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese 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 McNeese.
- The graduation rate at McNeese is higher than Jarvis Christian College (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from McNeese State University earn on average $17,400 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $26,600)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $10,245 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($20,238 vs. $30,483)
- McNeese graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($209 vs. $315)
- More McNeese graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/