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Overview |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Carlinville, IL | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 382 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blackburn.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,055 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,055 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,020 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,575 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,112 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 783 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 504 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 888/1125 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Blackburn College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (951 students vs. 382 students)
Blackburn College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blackburn College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($31,698.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($20,470 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 18.2% lower than costs at West Virginia Wesleyan College ($9,020 vs. $10,660)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Blackburn College as West Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 88.3% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($26,575 vs. $14,112)
Blackburn College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Blackburn College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Blackburn College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 10 points higher than at Blackburn College (1005)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Blackburn College (22)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Blackburn College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blackburn College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Blackburn College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Blackburn College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Blackburn College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,400)
- Blackburn College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blackburn College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blackburn College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/