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Overview |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 940/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Eastern | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Eastern?
- Blackburn College is 173% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Blackburn College than Eastern Kentucky University ($26,055.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Blackburn College ($10,806 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 14.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,020 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($14,112 vs. $10,583)
Blackburn College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 23 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Blackburn College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,000)
- Eastern 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 Eastern students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/