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Overview |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $19,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $17,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,017 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | JC | ||
| 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
- Jamestown College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or JC?
- Blackburn College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Blackburn College than Jamestown College ($26,055.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Blackburn College ($19,950 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 5.4% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,560 vs. $9,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jamestown College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($17,022 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 39 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman JC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or JC? 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 JC and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Jamestown College (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,400)
- Jamestown College and Blackburn College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Jamestown College and Blackburn College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/