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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Chicago | River Forest, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Elmhurst University | Elmhurst, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| VanderCook College of Music | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Morthland College | West Frankfort, IL | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $6,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Chicago | $36,258 | 93.04% | 48% | 12:1 | 5,354 |
| Elmhurst University | $41,628 | 76.01% | 63% | 13:1 | 3,731 |
| Lake Forest College | $54,202 | 59.72% | 77% | 12:1 | 1,753 |
| Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | $28,025 | - | - | 6:1 | 101 |
| VanderCook College of Music | $30,910 | 100.00% | 57% | 4:1 | 263 |
| Morthland College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $6,000 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 126 |