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University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon RU Defiance College Sweet Briar College Liberty University VCU| Blackburn College | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Randolph College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (553 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Randolph than Blackburn College ($27,270.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Randolph ($21,575 vs. $22,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 26.7% lower than costs at Randolph College ($9,020 vs. $11,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Randolph College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 39.5% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($19,688 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 9 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman Randolph students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Randolph? 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 Randolph and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Blackburn College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/