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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principia College | Elsah, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Trinity International University-Illinois | Deerfield, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia College - Elgin | Elgin, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $30,775 for State residents and $29,069 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 81.76% and graduation rate is 53.75%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principia College | $32,130 | 84.06% | 86% | 5:1 | 321 |
| Rockford University | $35,050 | 66.78% | 32% | 10:1 | 1,231 |
| Saint Xavier University | $35,770 | 84.79% | 52% | 16:1 | 3,749 |
| Trinity International University-Illinois | $33,898 | 91.42% | 45% | 12:1 | 1,330 |
| Columbia College - Elgin | $8,496 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $30,775 / $29,069 | 81.76% | 53.75% | 10.75:1 | 1,658 |