- Both McKendree University and Blackburn College 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).
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| #28 in Illinois | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, IL | Location | Carlinville, IL |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,070 | Undergraduate | $26,758 |
| $9,450 | Graduate | |
| $20,599 | Financial Aid | $18,819 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 61.70% | Acceptance Rate | 59.53% |
| 26.75% | Yield | 25.80% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,960 | Total Students | 382 |
| 1,534 | Undergraduate | 382 |
| 426 | Graduate | 0 |
| 451 | Online Enrollment | 50 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 38% |
| $50,200 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,052) $5,470 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 449) $5,330 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,120 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,690 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 83 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 36 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 229 Full-time 159 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 96 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| $62,241 for Faculties $54,215 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,767 for Faculties $55,482 Part-time |