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CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College Defiance College SNC| Blackburn College | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Stritch than Blackburn College ($34,744.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Blackburn College ($20,002 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 1.3% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,900 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 103.2% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($28,670 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Cardinal Stritch University (1028) is 23 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Blackburn College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/