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Overview |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.56 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Marian | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Marian?
- Marian University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Marian than Blackburn College ($37,600.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Marian ($21,575 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 33% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,020 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 104.8% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($28,904 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 21 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Marian? 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 Marian and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Blackburn College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/