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AAC Cleveland Institute of Art Defiance College Ohio State Cleveland Institute of Music| Blackburn College | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus College of Art and Design is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at CCAD than Blackburn College ($37,650.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than CCAD ($21,575 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 22% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($9,020 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 64.7% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($23,246 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Blackburn College .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Blackburn College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,300 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,100)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/