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Overview |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 5,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #706 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | cuchicago.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $33,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $33,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $25,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 4,296 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 3,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 93% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 6.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,951 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $257 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Concordia University Chicago | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (5,354 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University Chicago Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Concordia University Chicago?
- Concordia University Chicago is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($33,944.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Blackburn College ($33,944.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Blackburn College ($18,832 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 19.3% lower than costs at Concordia University Chicago ($9,020 vs. $10,762)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Concordia University Chicago (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Chicago students is 78.2% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($25,141 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University Chicago Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Concordia University Chicago? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University Chicago or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 42 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Concordia University Chicago (3.18)
- Concordia University Chicago has a higher acceptance rate (93%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University Chicago Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Concordia University Chicago? 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 Concordia University Chicago and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Blackburn College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Chicago earn on average $1,900 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Concordia University Chicago students graduate with a $1,049 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($24,951 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University Chicago graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($257 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University Chicago students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/