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Overview |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| 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 | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Blackburn College is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (382 students vs. 237 students)
Blackburn College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Blackburn College is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Blackburn College than Simmons College of Kentucky ($26,055.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Blackburn College ($18,831 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 10.9% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,136 vs. $9,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students is 60.4% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($22,629 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Blackburn College .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (67.1%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Blackburn College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/