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Overview |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at SAU than Blackburn College ($31,020.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than SAU ($21,575 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 18.1% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($9,020 vs. $10,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 46.5% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($20,677 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 68 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than SAU (47.3%)
Blackburn College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or SAU? 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 SAU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Blackburn College (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,400)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/