Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Methodist College | Peoria, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| St. Augustine College | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Morthland College | West Frankfort, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Columbia College - Elgin | Elgin, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,000 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern University-Downers Grove | $45,946 | - | - | - | 2,758 |
| Methodist College | $18,008 | 33.33% | 73% | 7:1 | 456 |
| St. Augustine College | $13,288 | - | 22% | 9:1 | 680 |
| VanderCook College of Music | $30,910 | 100.00% | 57% | 4:1 | 263 |
| Morthland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Columbia College - Elgin | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $6,000 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 126 |