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Overview |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Carlinville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 382 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | blackburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $26,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $26,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $9,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $14,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 783 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Blackburn College | ||
| 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 382 students)
Augustana vs. Blackburn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Blackburn College?
- Augustana College is 83.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at Augustana than Blackburn College ($47,766.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Augustana ($21,575 vs. $24,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 30.6% lower than costs at Augustana College ($9,020 vs. $11,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Blackburn College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 147.6% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($34,946 vs. $14,112)
Augustana vs. Blackburn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Blackburn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blackburn College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Augustana students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Blackburn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Blackburn College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/