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Overview |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | - | ||
| Admitted | 504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or MWSU?
- Blackburn College is 298.4% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Blackburn College than Missouri Western State University ($26,055.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Blackburn College ($11,917 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 13.1% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,020 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 34% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($14,112 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
Blackburn College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Missouri Western State University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $3,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $26,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/