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Overview |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Hawkins, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | jarvis.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $10,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $10,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $7,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $17,784 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $30,483 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $315 |
Diversity |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Jarvis Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NSU | 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Jarvis Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 729 students)
NSU vs. Jarvis Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Jarvis Christian College?
- Jarvis Christian College is 100.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($10,400.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at NSU than Jarvis Christian College ($15,968.00 vs. $10,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jarvis Christian College than NSU ($7,365 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jarvis Christian College are 3.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,880 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jarvis Christian College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian College students is 87.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,784 vs. $9,499)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU 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 NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Jarvis Christian College (2.77)
NSU vs. Jarvis Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Jarvis Christian College (37% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $11,500 more per year than Jarvis Christian College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $26,600)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $8,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($21,531 vs. $30,483)
- NSU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Jarvis Christian College graduates. ($222 vs. $315)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jarvis Christian College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/