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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Carlinville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 382 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | blackburn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $26,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $26,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $9,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $14,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 783 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 888/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Blackburn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan College is larger than than Blackburn College based on total student enrollment (660 students vs. 382 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Blackburn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Blackburn College?
- Wesleyan College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Blackburn College for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($26,450.00 vs. $26,055.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Blackburn College ($13,900 vs. $21,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Blackburn College are 21.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,020 vs. $10,996)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Blackburn College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 75.7% larger than aid received Blackburn College ($24,800 vs. $14,112)
Wesleyan College vs. Blackburn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Blackburn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blackburn College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Wesleyan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Blackburn College (3.23)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Blackburn College (64.4%)
Wesleyan College vs. Blackburn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Blackburn 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 Blackburn College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than Blackburn College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Blackburn College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Blackburn College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Blackburn College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Blackburn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/