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Overview |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Whiting, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | ccsj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $20,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $20,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $13,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $14,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | CCSJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (658 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. CCSJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or CCSJ?
- Blackburn College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than CCSJ for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Blackburn College than Calumet College of Saint Joseph ($26,055.00 vs. $20,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Blackburn College ($13,634 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 0.2% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($9,000 vs. $9,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Calumet College of Saint Joseph (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($14,532 vs. $14,112)
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or CCSJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCSJ or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
Blackburn College vs. CCSJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or CCSJ? 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 CCSJ and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $6,400 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,400)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/