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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University Defiance College UTSA UH| Blackburn College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at TLU than Blackburn College ($33,300.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Blackburn College ($21,442 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 25.6% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($9,020 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as Texas Lutheran University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 68.1% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($23,729 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Lutheran University (1006) is 1 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming Blackburn College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or TLU? 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 TLU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Blackburn College (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/