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Overview |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Roosevelt University than Blackburn College ($33,068.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Roosevelt University ($21,575 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 66.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,020 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($24,602 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 33 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Roosevelt University? 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 Roosevelt University and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Roosevelt University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $2,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/