Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois College of Optometry | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Lincoln Christian University | Lincoln, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Saint Xavier University | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| St. Augustine College | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 481 |
| Lincoln Christian University | $15,400 | - | 63% | 7:1 | 258 |
| Saint Xavier University | $36,840 | 84.13% | 52% | 15:1 | 3,523 |
| St. Augustine College | $13,288 | - | 22% | 9:1 | 680 |
| University of Saint Mary of the Lake | $33,940 | - | - | - | 204 |
| VanderCook College of Music | $30,910 | 100.00% | 57% | 4:1 | 263 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |