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Overview |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 23% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Herzing University-Madison?
- Blackburn College is 120.4% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Blackburn College than Herzing University Madison ($26,055.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Herzing University-Madison ($21,575 vs. $22,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 2.5% lower than costs at Herzing University Madison ($9,020 vs. $9,243)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 160.2% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($14,112 vs. $5,423)
Blackburn College vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Blackburn College .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Herzing University Madison (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Herzing University Madison earn on average $3,000 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $2,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $26,000)
- Herzing University-Madison 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 Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/