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Overview |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | calvary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $11,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $11,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $6,124 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $14,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $5,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 57 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 36 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 88.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 870/1170 | ||
| 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 | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,946 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| 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
- Blackburn College is larger than than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (382 students vs. 299 students)
Blackburn College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- Blackburn College is 135.6% more expensive to attend than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at Blackburn College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($26,055.00 vs. $11,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary than Blackburn College ($14,897 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary are 47.3% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($6,124 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 157.6% larger than aid received Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary ($14,112 vs. $5,478)
Blackburn College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (1010) is 5 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (22)
- Accepted freshman Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (63.2%)
Blackburn College vs. Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,100)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $5,054 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($20,946 vs. $26,000)
- Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/