- Both Blackburn College and McKendree University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- McKendree University has more expensive tuition of $34,070 than Blackburn College ($26,758).
- Blackburn College has tighter acceptance rate of 59.53% than McKendree University (61.70%).
- McKendree University is larger with 1,960 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
| Blackburn College View More Rivals | McKendree University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #28 in Illinois | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carlinville, IL | Location | Lebanon, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,758 | Undergraduate | $34,070 |
| Graduate | $9,450 | |
| $18,819 | Financial Aid | $20,599 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 59.53% | Acceptance Rate | 61.70% |
| 25.80% | Yield | 26.75% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 382 | Total Students | 1,960 |
| 382 | Undergraduate | 1,534 |
| 0 | Graduate | 426 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 451 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 38% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,200 |
| 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: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 36 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 83 Full-time 137 Part-time |
| 96 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 229 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time |