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Overview |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Purdue North Central?
- Blackburn College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Blackburn College than Purdue University North Central Campus ($26,055.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Blackburn College ($7,832 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 22.2% lower than costs at Blackburn College ($7,380 vs. $9,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 96.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($14,112 vs. $7,168)
Blackburn College vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 62 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Blackburn College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Blackburn College vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Blackburn College is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (48% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $1,500 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,400)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $1,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($24,836 vs. $26,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/