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Overview |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or KU?
- Blackburn College is 158.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($26,055.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at KU than Blackburn College ($26,960.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Blackburn College ($18,950 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 12.4% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,020 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Blackburn College students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($14,112 vs. $11,140)
Blackburn College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 140 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming KU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or KU? 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 KU and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Blackburn College (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $14,200 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $40,400)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- KU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/