Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Augustana College | Rock Island, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| McKendree University | Lebanon, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| National University of Health Sciences | Lombard, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $32,434 for State residents and $37,698 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.86% and graduation rate is 62.75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | $54,530 | 80.98% | 65% | 10:1 | 3,559 |
| Augustana College | $47,916 | 69.13% | 79% | 11:1 | 2,367 |
| Columbia College Chicago | $31,026 | 95.64% | 51% | 14:1 | 6,736 |
| McKendree University | $33,430 | 77.68% | 56% | 15:1 | 1,958 |
| National University of Health Sciences | $21,588 | - | - | 6:1 | 466 |
| Average | $32,434 / $37,698 | 80.86% | 62.75% | 11.20:1 | 3,017 |