Jarvis Christian University vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, TX with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Texas College is larger than Jarvis Christian University based on total student enrollment (27,431 students vs. 622 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Jarvis Christian University is located in Hawkins, TX (Distant Rural setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Jarvis Christian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Jarvis Christian University 10:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 12.6% lower than at Jarvis Christian University ($8,638 vs. $9,880).
• Out-of-state tuition is 53.8% higher at Jarvis Christian University than at South Texas College (about $4,100 more per year; $11,720 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jarvis Christian University than at South Texas College (95% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jarvis Christian University students is 121.5% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($16,715 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Jarvis Christian University and South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Jarvis Christian University Aug 1, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.