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Overview |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Galesburg, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | knox.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $52,461 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $52,461 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,326 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $26,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $37,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,987 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1160/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Knox College | ||
| 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
- Knox College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,058 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Knox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Knox College?
- Knox College is 101.3% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($52,461.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Knox College than Blackburn College ($52,461.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Knox College ($21,575 vs. $26,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 14.5% lower than costs at Knox College ($9,020 vs. $10,326)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Knox College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Knox College students is 162.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($37,015 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Knox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Knox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Knox College or Blackburn College .
- Knox College has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Knox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Knox 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 Knox College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Knox College is higher than Blackburn College (78% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Knox College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Knox College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Knox College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Knox College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/