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Overview |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Blackburn College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | D&E 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
- Davis & Elkins College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (650 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at D&E College than Blackburn College ($29,880.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Blackburn College ($20,126 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 12.3% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($9,020 vs. $10,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 78% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($25,119 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 77 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or D&E 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 D&E College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College 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/