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 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| MacMurray College | Jacksonville, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Spertus College | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $28,540 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 |
| Columbia College Chicago | $32,520 | 94.77% | 47% | 15:1 | 6,646 |
| Elmhurst University | $41,628 | 76.01% | 63% | 13:1 | 3,731 |
| MacMurray College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| McKendree University | $34,070 | 68.35% | 55% | 17:1 | 1,960 |
| Spertus College | $19,400 | - | - | - | 99 |
| Average | $28,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 548 |