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GVSU Albion College Defiance College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Kalamazoo College| Blackburn College | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aquinas College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,265 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 40% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at AQ than Blackburn College ($36,480.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Blackburn College ($18,605 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 17.2% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,020 vs. $10,572)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 112.9% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($30,049 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 85 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming AQ students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman AQ students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or AQ? 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 AQ and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at AQ is higher than Blackburn College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $400 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College and Blackburn College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Aquinas College and Blackburn College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More AQ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/