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Overview |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Blackburn College is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Blackburn College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($26,055.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Blackburn College ($17,776 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 13.1% lower than costs at Concordia University Saint Paul ($9,020 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Saint Paul students is 16.8% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($16,487 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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-Saint Paul and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is the same as at Concordia University Saint Paul (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $17,000 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $40,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $3,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $26,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/