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Husson University Defiance College UNH Manchester| Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Standish, ME | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,478 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | sjcme.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $41,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $41,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $14,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $29,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $26,987 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,472 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 960/1120 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 40% |
Students |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,478 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Blackburn College ($41,586.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Blackburn College than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($21,575 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 65.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($9,020 vs. $14,936)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Saint Joseph's College of Maine (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 91.2% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($26,987 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Blackburn College (1005) is 16 points higher than at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (989)
- Incoming Saint Joseph's College of Maine students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman Blackburn College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or Saint Joseph's College of Maine? 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's College of Maine is higher than Blackburn College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $2,900 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/