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Defiance College UAPB| Philander Smith College | Blackburn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Carlinville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 382 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | blackburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $26,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $26,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $9,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $14,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 783 | ||
| Admitted | - | 504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Blackburn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 382 students)
PSC vs. Blackburn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Blackburn College?
- Blackburn College is 120.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Blackburn College than Philander Smith College ($26,055.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Blackburn College ($15,634 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 9.3% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,250 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 36.8% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($14,112 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Blackburn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blackburn College or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Blackburn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or Blackburn College? 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 Blackburn College and PSC.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Philander Smith College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $13,600 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $26,800)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/