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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia IU Lewis University| Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Southern Illinois University | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Southern Illinois University?
- Blackburn College is 170.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170.3% higher at Blackburn College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($26,055.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Blackburn College ($16,990 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 17.8% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($9,020 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 25.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($14,112 vs. $11,269)
Blackburn College vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 27 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Southern Illinois 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 Southern Illinois University and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $7,400 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $40,400)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/