Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Peace College Defiance College AU Wingate University Ferrum College ECU| Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Rocky Mount, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | ncwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $33,952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $33,952 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $12,264 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $28,392 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,379 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 860/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | North Carolina Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,337 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or North Carolina Wesleyan College?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($33,952.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($18,701 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 36% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($9,020 vs. $12,264)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than North Carolina Wesleyan College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 101.2% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($28,392 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or North Carolina Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Wesleyan College or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 127 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (48% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,400)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($22,718 vs. $26,000)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/