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Overview |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or CU?
- Blackburn College is 3.4% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Blackburn College than Cumberland University ($26,055.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Blackburn College ($18,528 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 0.3% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($8,990 vs. $9,020)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($22,145 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 16 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or CU? 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 CU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Cumberland University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,000)
- CU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/