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Overview |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Marshall, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1005 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | moval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,758 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,758 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,349 | $18,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,613 | $18,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,113 | 2,230 | ||
| Admitted | 892 | 1,175 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Missouri Valley College | ||
| 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
- Missouri Valley College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 389 students)
Blackburn College vs. Missouri Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Missouri Valley College?
- Blackburn College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri Valley College for in-state tuition ($26,758.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Blackburn College than Missouri Valley College ($26,758.00 vs. $21,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Valley College than Blackburn College ($18,396 vs. $21,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 15.1% lower than costs at Missouri Valley College ($9,120 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Missouri Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Valley College students is 19.2% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($18,618 vs. $15,613)
Blackburn College vs. Missouri Valley College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Missouri Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Valley College or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Missouri Valley College (3.04)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Missouri Valley College (52.7%)
Blackburn College vs. Missouri Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Missouri Valley College (48% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Missouri Valley College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,500)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Valley College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Valley College 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/