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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Defiance College UNO EIU Henderson State University Ozarks| Arkansas Tech University | Blackburn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Carlinville, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 382 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | blackburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $26,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $26,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $14,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 783 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 888/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Blackburn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 382 students)
ATU vs. Blackburn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Blackburn College?
- Blackburn College is 347.7% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at Blackburn College than Arkansas Tech University ($26,055.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Blackburn College ($12,016 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 1.5% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($9,020 vs. $9,157)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 67.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($14,112 vs. $8,440)
ATU vs. Blackburn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Blackburn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blackburn College or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
ATU vs. Blackburn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Arkansas Tech University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $3,300 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- ATU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/