Athens State University vs. Blackburn College

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 513 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Blackburn College is in Carlinville, IL (Rural Fringe setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Blackburn College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Blackburn College 11:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Blackburn College and Athens State University ($28,149 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Blackburn College than at Athens State University (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at Athens State University, test-free at Blackburn College.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Athens State University graduates have a $7,466 lower median loan debt than Blackburn College graduates ($18,534 vs. $26,000).
• Among borrowers, Athens State University graduates have an estimated $77 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Blackburn College graduates ($191 vs. $268).
• More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (58% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.