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WPI Defiance College| Blackburn College | New England Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $32,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $32,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $16,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $33,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $13,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,375 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,769 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 74.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England Institute of Technology is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,895 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($32,100.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at New England Tech than Blackburn College ($32,100.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than New England Tech ($21,575 vs. $33,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 86.3% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($9,020 vs. $16,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than New England Institute of Technology (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 4.1% larger than aid received New England Institute of Technology ($14,112 vs. $13,552)
Blackburn College vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Blackburn College .
- New England Tech has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Blackburn College.
- Graduates from New England Institute of Technology earn on average $2,500 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $40,400)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/