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Overview |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 6,646 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | colum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $29,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $29,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $28,387 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $18,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 7,701 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 7,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 94.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Columbia College?
- Columbia College Chicago is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Columbia College than Blackburn College ($29,270.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Columbia College ($21,575 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 99.6% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($9,020 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 27.7% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($18,020 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (48% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago and Blackburn College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia College Chicago and Blackburn College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/