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Overview |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | kendall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $18,793 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $18,793 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,085 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $30,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 2.93 | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,334 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $261 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Kendall College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kendall College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,027 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Kendall College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Kendall College?
- Blackburn College is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Kendall College for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Blackburn College than Kendall College ($26,055.00 vs. $18,793.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Kendall College ($21,575 vs. $30,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 22.9% lower than costs at Kendall College ($9,020 vs. $11,085)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Kendall College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 76.8% larger than aid received Kendall College ($14,112 vs. $7,984)
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Kendall College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kendall College or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Kendall College (2.93)
Blackburn College vs. Kendall College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Kendall College? 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 Kendall College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Kendall College (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Kendall College earn on average $300 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,400)
- Kendall College students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($25,334 vs. $26,000)
- Kendall College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($261 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kendall College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/