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Overview |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | earlham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $49,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $49,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $12,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $25,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $37,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,375 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Earlham | ||
| 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
- Earlham College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (677 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Earlham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Earlham?
- Earlham College is 88.9% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($49,218.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.9% higher at Earlham than Blackburn College ($49,218.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Earlham ($21,575 vs. $25,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 38% lower than costs at Earlham College ($9,020 vs. $12,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Earlham College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 164.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($37,303 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Earlham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Earlham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Earlham or Blackburn College .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Earlham has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Earlham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Earlham? 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 Earlham and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Earlham is higher than Blackburn College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College and Blackburn College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Earlham College and Blackburn College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Earlham graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/