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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College | Carlinville, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | Lake Forest, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master, Post-Graduate |
| MacMurray College | Jacksonville, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Methodist College | Peoria, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Oak Point University | Oak Brook, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn College | $26,758 | 64.37% | 35% | 9:1 | 382 |
| Lake Forest Graduate School of Management | - | - | - | - | 295 |
| MacMurray College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Methodist College | $18,008 | 33.33% | 73% | 7:1 | 456 |
| Northwestern University | $65,997 | 7.21% | 96% | 6:1 | 23,161 |
| Oak Point University | $24,440 | - | - | 7:1 | 429 |
| Average | $28,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 548 |