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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM UW-La Crosse Loyola UW-Superior DePaul Defiance College| Blackburn College | University of Wisconsin Parkside | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Parkside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Parkside?
- Blackburn College is 313.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Blackburn College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($26,055.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Blackburn College ($8,510 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 13.2% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($7,966 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 98.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($14,112 vs. $7,098)
Blackburn College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 35 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (48% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Parkside earn on average $600 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,400)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $3,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $26,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/