Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RU Marymount University Longwood University Defiance College Marywood Notre Dame of Maryland University| Blackburn College | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | mbc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $31,611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | MBC | ||
| 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at MBC than Blackburn College ($31,611.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Blackburn College ($18,746 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 14.4% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,020 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 72.8% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($24,389 vs. $14,112)
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Mary Baldwin College (1009) is 4 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
Blackburn College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or MBC? 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 MBC and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Blackburn College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,000 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/