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Overview |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 30.4% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $200 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or ESU ?
- Blackburn College is 393.7% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.5% higher at Blackburn College than Emporia State University ($26,055.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Blackburn College ($14,854 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 3.2% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($9,020 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 164% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($14,112 vs. $5,345)
Blackburn College vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 25 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or ESU ? 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 ESU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Emporia State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $1,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $6,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($19,419 vs. $26,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More ESU 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/