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Overview |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 22.6% | ||
| 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 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or UWO?
- Blackburn College is 305.7% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.2% higher at Blackburn College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($26,055.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Blackburn College ($12,827 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 1.4% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,894 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 217.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($14,112 vs. $4,450)
Blackburn College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 25 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or UWO? 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 UWO and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Blackburn College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $3,700 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,400)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $2,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,748 vs. $26,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/