- Both Blackburn College and North Park University are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- North Park University has more expensive tuition of $35,325 than Blackburn College ($26,758).
- North Park University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.73% than Blackburn College (59.53%).
- North Park University is larger with 2,660 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
| Blackburn College View More Rivals | North Park University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #19 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,758 | Undergraduate | $35,325 |
| Graduate | $16,191 | |
| $18,819 | Financial Aid | $19,798 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 59.53% | Acceptance Rate | 53.73% |
| 25.80% | Yield | 14.92% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 382 | Total Students | 2,660 |
| 382 | Undergraduate | 1,868 |
| 0 | Graduate | 792 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 247 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 38% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 449) $5,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 935) $5,290 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 36 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 125 Full-time 298 Part-time |
| 96 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 338 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,356 for Faculties $62,121 Part-time |