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Overview |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or IU South Bend?
- Blackburn College is 258.2% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Blackburn College than Indiana University South Bend ($26,055.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Blackburn College ($8,785 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 1.9% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($9,020 vs. $9,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 80.4% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($14,112 vs. $7,821)
Blackburn College vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 50 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman IU South Bend students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $3,300 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $1,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($24,530 vs. $26,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/