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Overview |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 20,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | depaul.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $42,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $42,189 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $32,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $26,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 31,785 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 22,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $241 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | DePaul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. DePaul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or DePaul?
- DePaul University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($42,189.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at DePaul than Blackburn College ($42,189.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than DePaul ($21,575 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 78.1% lower than costs at DePaul University ($9,020 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($26,004 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. DePaul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or DePaul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePaul or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. DePaul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or DePaul? 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 DePaul and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Blackburn College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $40,400)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/