Blackburn College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Blackburn College is a private nonprofit institution located in Carlinville, Illinois with approximately 341 undergraduate students enrolled. Blackburn College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,814 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $41,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Blackburn College may refer to:Blackburn College, United Kingdom Blackburn College (Illinois), United States
The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $14,770 median debt is refreshingly low, and the net price of around $22K/year is reasonable for a private college, but a 52% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate suggest many students either struggle to finish or leave before getting the chance. Worth considering if you're drawn to the small, tight-knit campus feel and have a clear plan to stay on track, but the $41,700 median earnings 10 years out is modest, so go in with realistic expectations about the financial return.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (341 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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