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Overview |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 750/963 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $323 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or CSU?
- Blackburn College is 240.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.3% higher at Blackburn College than Chicago State University ($26,055.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Blackburn College ($6,446 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 53% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($9,020 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($15,891 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 130 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
Blackburn College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or CSU? 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 CSU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Chicago State University (48% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,250)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $323)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/