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Overview |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Skokie, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Jewish | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | htc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $13,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $13,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,745 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 60% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.24 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $28,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | HTC | ||
| 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
- Blackburn College is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (382 students vs. 160 students)
Blackburn College vs. HTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or HTC?
- Blackburn College is 88.8% more expensive to attend than HTC for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Blackburn College than Hebrew Theological College ($26,055.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than Blackburn College ($13,451 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 51.4% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($9,020 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Hebrew Theological College (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 82.2% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($14,112 vs. $7,745)
Blackburn College vs. HTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or HTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HTC or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Hebrew Theological College (1048) is 43 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HTC (22)
- Accepted freshman HTC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- HTC has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. HTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or HTC? 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 HTC and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Hebrew Theological College (48% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $11,900 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/