- Both Blackburn College and Loyola University Chicago are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than Blackburn College ($26,758).
- Blackburn College has tighter acceptance rate of 59.53% than Loyola University Chicago (70.59%).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
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| Rankings | #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carlinville, IL | Location | Chicago, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,758 | Undergraduate | $51,716 |
| Graduate | $22,305 | |
| $18,819 | Financial Aid | $24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 59.53% | Acceptance Rate | 70.59% |
| 25.80% | Yield | 15.95% |
| Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 382 | Total Students | 16,899 |
| 382 | Undergraduate | 11,703 |
| 0 | Graduate | 5,196 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 2,215 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 38% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 449) $5,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 36 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 874 Part-time |
| 96 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time |
| $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time |