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), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Principia College | Elsah, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 6 | Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Lewis University | Romeoville, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Bradley University | Peoria, IL | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Illinois is $38,544 for State residents and $46,407 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 57.89% and graduation rate is 81.00%. 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 | $64,260 | 6.48% | 96% | 5:1 | 18,832 |
| 2 | Northwestern University | $63,468 | 6.97% | 95% | 6:1 | 23,409 |
| 3 | Principia College | $32,130 | 84.06% | 86% | 5:1 | 321 |
| 4 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $15,713 / $33,686 | 59.66% | 85% | 21:1 | 56,607 |
| 5 | Illinois Institute of Technology | $50,640 | 66.11% | 71% | 12:1 | 6,486 |
| 6 | Wheaton College | $42,240 | 86.25% | 88% | 11:1 | 3,047 |
| 7 | Loyola University Chicago | $49,498 | 76.98% | 72% | 14:1 | 17,498 |
| 8 | Illinois Wesleyan University | $53,814 | 45.23% | 81% | 12:1 | 1,653 |
| 9 | Lewis University | $36,530 | 71.26% | 60% | 13:1 | 6,183 |
| 10 | Bradley University | $37,800 | 75.86% | 76% | 12:1 | 5,588 |
| Average | $38,544 / $46,407 | 57.89% | 81.00% | 11.10:1 | 13,962 | |
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.