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UIC Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT GVSU EIU| Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $194 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Blackburn College is 170.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Blackburn College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($26,055.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Blackburn College ($11,733 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 15.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($9,020 vs. $10,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 0.4% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($14,175 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068) is 63 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Illinois at Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than Blackburn College (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Springfield earn on average $7,100 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $40,400)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $7,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $26,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/