- Both Blackburn College and University of St Francis are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- University of St Francis has more expensive tuition of $37,000 than Blackburn College ($26,758).
- University of St Francis has tighter acceptance rate of 51.67% than Blackburn College (59.53%).
- University of St Francis is larger with 3,297 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
| Blackburn College View More Rivals | University of St Francis View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #13 in Illinois | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carlinville, IL | Location | Joliet, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,758 | Undergraduate | $37,000 |
| Graduate | $14,757 | |
| $18,819 | Financial Aid | $21,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 59.53% | Acceptance Rate | 51.67% |
| 25.80% | Yield | 28.41% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 382 | Total Students | 3,297 |
| 382 | Undergraduate | 1,414 |
| 0 | Graduate | 1,883 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 1,638 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 35% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 38% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,500 |
| 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: 438) |
| ✔ (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 | 13 to 1 |
| 36 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 96 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| 96 Full-time 33 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 266 Full-time 267 Part-time |
| $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,095 for Faculties $64,034 Part-time |