Institutional Characteristics
Next table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Illinois. By school type, there are 1 public and 9 private schools in best schools in Illinois. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
Compare Selected Schools
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 2 | Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 3 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| 4 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate | |
| 6 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| 9 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| 10 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois is $38,485 for State residents and $43,029 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 57.20% and graduation rate is 80.20%. Next table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
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| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Chicago | $60,552 | 6% | 94% | 5:1 | 17,002 | |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $56,691 | 9% | 95% | 6:1 | 22,127 | |
| 3 | Principia College | $30,190 | 91% | 75% | 6:1 | 447 | |
| 4 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | $15,122 / $32,264 | 59% | 84% | 20:1 | 49,702 | |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $49,280 | 60% | 72% | 12:1 | 6,753 | |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $37,700 | 85% | 87% | 10:1 | 2,944 | |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $45,543 | 67% | 74% | 14:1 | 17,007 | |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $50,028 | 61% | 79% | 11:1 | 1,693 | |
| 9 | Lewis University | $33,430 | 64% | 64% | 13:1 | 6,440 | |
| 10 | Bradley University | $34,610 | 70% | 78% | 12:1 | 5,882 | |
| Average | $38,485 / $43,029 | 57.20% | 80.20% | 10.90:1 | 13,000 | ||
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Illinoisand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.