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ISU OU Wartburg College St. Ambrose University Defiance College Northern Illinois William Penn University University of Sioux Falls UNI DePaul| Blackburn College | Upper Iowa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 3,102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,758 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,758 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $9,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,349 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,613 | $25,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,113 | 695 | ||
| Admitted | 892 | 649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 14/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | UIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 389 students)
Blackburn College vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or UIU?
- Blackburn College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($26,758.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Blackburn College than Upper Iowa University ($26,758.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than UIU ($21,349 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 7.1% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($9,120 vs. $9,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 66.5% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($25,995 vs. $15,613)
Blackburn College vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 75 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Blackburn College (80.1%)
Blackburn College vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or UIU? 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 UIU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Upper Iowa University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/