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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Carlinville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 382 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | blackburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $26,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $26,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $9,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $14,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 783 | ||
| Admitted | - | 504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Blackburn 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
- Arkansas Baptist College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (497 students vs. 382 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Blackburn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Blackburn College?
- Blackburn College is 197.4% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at Blackburn College than Arkansas Baptist College ($26,055.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Blackburn College ($7,164 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 2.2% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,826 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($15,560 vs. $14,112)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Blackburn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blackburn College or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Blackburn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Blackburn 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 Blackburn College and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (48% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $24,500)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $16,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $42,281)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($268 vs. $437)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/