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Blackburn College

Private nonprofit Carlinville, IL · Town · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
55%
Graduation Rate
$46,802
Earnings (10yr)
$18,460
Net Price
63%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Blackburn College has a unique characteristic: 50% of its students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong support for low-income families. This statistic highlights the school's commitment to accessibility and affordability for a diverse student body.

According to Opportunity Insights, Blackburn College's graduates earn a median salary of $46,802 ten years after enrollment. While specific mobility rates are not available, the earnings data suggests that students can achieve a solid return on their investment, especially considering the college's relatively low net price of $18,460.

With a graduation rate of 55%, Blackburn is a viable option for students seeking personalized attention in smaller class sizes. Those who thrive here often pursue degrees in education, biology, business, criminal justice, or psychology. However, students should be mindful of the median debt of $24,242, which could impact their financial decisions post-graduation.

Rankings

How Blackburn Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation55%Earnings 10yr$47KNet Price$18KRetention67%Median Debt$24KPell Grant Rate50%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$23K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1092.1%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1128.8%MOBILITY123.28%

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,149
In-State Tuition
$28,149
Out-of-State
$18,460
Avg Net Price
$24,242
Median Debt
50%
Pell Grant Rate
61%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,838
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,781
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,329
Family Income $48K–$75K
$23,305
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,665
6 Years After Entry
$37,070
8 Years
$46,802
10 Years
0.52x
Debt-to-Earnings
55%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,665 6yr $37,070 8yr $46,802 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

123.28%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1128.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1092.1%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$65,800
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.52
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.05
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.0%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 63%
Retention Rate 67%
ACT Midpoint 20
Full-Time Faculty 72%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,514
Diversity Index 0.41
First-Gen Students 44%

Top Programs

Education 34%
Biology & Biomedical 19%
Business & Marketing 9%
Criminal Justice 9%
Psychology 6%
English & Literature 5%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Computer Science & IT 2%