| Northwestern vs. Blackburn |
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|---|---|---|
#11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #114 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,322 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$28,149 |
| $54,655 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$57,927 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,649 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter7.69% | Acceptance Rate | Easier63.19% |
| Favorable55.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.74% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,856 | Total Enrollment | Smaller513 |
| Larger9,399 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller513 |
| 14,457 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger781 | Online Student Population | Smaller3 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher95% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 449) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,690) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,859 | Number of faculty | 52 |
| Higher$182,894 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,689 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.