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Overview |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $36,581 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $16,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,585 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Erskine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Erskine College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (956 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Erskine College than Blackburn College ($34,435.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Erskine College ($21,575 vs. $36,581)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 38% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,020 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($16,834 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 12 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Erskine College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Erskine College (53.2%)
Blackburn College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Erskine College? 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 Erskine College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than Blackburn College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $100 more per year than Erskine College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,300)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/