- Blackburn College is a private school while Northern Illinois University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Blackburn College has more expensive tuition of $26,758 than Northern Illinois University ($12,700).
- Northern Illinois University has tighter acceptance rate of 53.32% than Blackburn College (59.53%).
- Northern Illinois University is larger with 15,649 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
| Blackburn College View More Rivals | Northern Illinois University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #227 in National Universities #29 in Illinois | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Carlinville, IL | Location | Dekalb, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | $12,472 Illinois residents $12,700 out-of-state |
| Graduate | $9,066 Illinois residents $9,090 out-of-state | |
| $18,819 | Financial Aid | $9,294 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 | |
| 59.53% | Acceptance Rate | 53.32% |
| 25.80% | Yield | 23.73% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 382 | Total Students | 15,649 |
| 382 | Undergraduate | 11,429 |
| 0 | Graduate | 4,220 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 2,208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 38% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,800 |
| 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: 4,500) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 36 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 787 Full-time 248 Part-time |
| 96 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,675 Full-time 288 Part-time |
| $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,852 for Faculties $63,101 Part-time |