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Overview |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Charleston, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 8,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | eiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $9,709 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $12,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,812 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $13,380 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $11,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 11,584 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 7,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 900/1120 | ||
| 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 | EIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | EIU | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. EIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or EIU?
- Blackburn College is 168.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Blackburn College than Eastern Illinois University ($26,055.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Blackburn College ($13,380 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 19.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,020 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Eastern Illinois University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($14,112 vs. $11,773)
Blackburn College vs. EIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or EIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EIU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (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 EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. EIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or EIU? 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 EIU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Blackburn College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,400)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $26,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/