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Overview |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $209 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or IU Southeast?
- Blackburn College is 258.2% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Blackburn College than Indiana University Southeast ($26,055.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Blackburn College ($8,264 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 22.1% lower than costs at Indiana University Southeast ($9,020 vs. $11,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 94.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($14,112 vs. $7,262)
Blackburn College vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 50 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman IU Southeast students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or IU Southeast? 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 IU Southeast and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Indiana University Southeast (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $2,100 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $5,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($20,261 vs. $26,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($209 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/