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Overview |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 28% |
Students |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belmont Abbey College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,501 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or BAC?
- Blackburn College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Blackburn College than Belmont Abbey College ($26,055.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than BAC ($21,575 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 29.2% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,020 vs. $11,658)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Belmont Abbey College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 52.3% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($14,112 vs. $9,266)
Blackburn College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Belmont Abbey College (1021) is 16 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman BAC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or BAC? 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 BAC and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/