Institutional Characteristics
The following 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.
| 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 $38,488 for State residents and $43,952 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 58.70% and graduation rate is 81.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Chicago | $60,552 | 7% | 96% | 5:1 | 17,834 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $58,701 | 9% | 95% | 6:1 | 22,603 |
| 3 | Principia College | $30,720 | 93% | 75% | 6:1 | 340 |
| 4 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | $15,150 / $32,600 | 63% | 86% | 20:1 | 52,679 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $50,490 | 61% | 72% | 12:1 | 6,325 |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $39,100 | 87% | 88% | 10:1 | 2,908 |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $46,060 | 71% | 76% | 14:1 | 16,893 |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $51,336 | 57% | 82% | 11:1 | 1,636 |
| 9 | Lewis University | $34,478 | 66% | 70% | 13:1 | 6,437 |
| 10 | Bradley University | $35,480 | 73% | 76% | 12:1 | 5,855 |
| Average | $38,488 / $43,952 | 58.70% | 81.60% | 10.90:1 | 13,351 | |
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.