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Overview |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | AAC | ||
| 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
- Blackburn College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (382 students vs. 263 students)
Blackburn College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at AAC than Blackburn College ($35,404.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than AAC ($21,575 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 16.4% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($9,020 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 25.9% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($17,764 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 42 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or AAC? 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 AAC and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $10,000 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/