- Both Elmhurst University and Blackburn College are private.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- Elmhurst University has more expensive tuition of $41,628 than Blackburn College ($26,758).
- Blackburn College has tighter acceptance rate of 59.53% than Elmhurst University (70.53%).
- Elmhurst University is larger with 3,731 students than Blackburn College (382 students).
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| #17 in Illinois | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Elmhurst, IL | Location | Carlinville, IL |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,628 | Undergraduate | $26,758 |
| $34,037 | Graduate | |
| $25,425 | Financial Aid | $18,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 70.53% | Acceptance Rate | 59.53% |
| 19.33% | Yield | 25.80% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,731 | Total Students | 382 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 382 |
| 704 | Graduate | 0 |
| 611 | Online Enrollment | 50 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 80% | Retention Rate | 38% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 974) $6,524 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 449) $5,330 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 158 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 36 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 409 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 96 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| $73,812 for Faculties $57,599 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time |