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University of ChicagoChicago, IL · Private4% accept$14,860/yr net
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL · Private8% accept$29,167/yr net
The Chicago School at ChicagoChicago, IL · Private34% accept
Rush UniversityChicago, IL · Private37% accept
Methodist CollegePeoria, IL · Private39% accept$41,787/yr net
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL · Private39% accept$28,199/yr net
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL · Public42% accept$14,355/yr net
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL · Public43% accept$12,335/yr net
Principia CollegeElsah, IL · Private44% accept
Judson UniversityElgin, IL · Private48% accept$18,558/yr net
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL · Public48% accept$12,329/yr net
Quincy UniversityQuincy, IL · Private51% accept$20,359/yr net
Illinois Institute of TechnologyChicago, IL · Private55% accept$18,425/yr net
Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais, IL · Private56% accept$20,729/yr net
Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL · Private57% accept$28,673/yr net
Hebrew Theological CollegeSkokie, IL · Private57% accept$26,861/yr net
Lakeview College of NursingDanville, IL · Private60% accept
Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL · Private63% accept$22,736/yr net
Blackburn CollegeCarlinville, IL · Private63% accept$18,460/yr net
University of St FrancisJoliet, IL · Private65% accept$13,006/yr net
Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL · Public65% accept$12,786/yr net
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health SciencesQuincy, IL · Private66% accept
Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL · Private67% accept$21,989/yr net
National University of Health SciencesLombard, IL · Private67% accept
North Park UniversityChicago, IL · Private69% accept$16,948/yr net
Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL · Public70% accept$13,391/yr net
Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL · Private71% accept$24,595/yr net
Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL · Public71% accept$12,937/yr net
Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL · Private71% accept$17,028/yr net
Saint Francis Medical Center College of NursingPeoria, IL · Private71% accept
McKendree UniversityLebanon, IL · Private72% accept$24,717/yr net
Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst, IL · Private74% accept$24,185/yr net
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL · Public75% accept$14,109/yr net
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL · Private76% accept$30,902/yr net
Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL · Private77% accept$22,719/yr net
North Central CollegeNaperville, IL · Private77% accept$21,044/yr net
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL · Public77% accept$10,974/yr net
School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL · Private77% accept$49,790/yr net
Illinois CollegeJacksonville, IL · Private78% accept$18,298/yr net
Trinity College of Nursing & Health SciencesRock Island, IL · Private80% accept
Aurora UniversityAurora, IL · Private81% accept$18,838/yr net
Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL · Private82% accept$36,079/yr net
Chamberlain University-IllinoisAddison, IL · Private (for-profit)83% accept$31,837/yr net
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL · Private83% accept$22,221/yr net
Saint Xavier UniversityChicago, IL · Private84% accept$10,970/yr net
Trinity Christian CollegePalos Heights, IL · Private85% accept$19,125/yr net
Eureka CollegeEureka, IL · Private85% accept$17,349/yr net
University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL · Public86% accept$9,833/yr net
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Public87% accept$13,297/yr net
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, IL · Private87% accept$26,975/yr net
Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL · Public88% accept$19,398/yr net
Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL · Private89% accept$26,598/yr net
VanderCook College of MusicChicago, IL · Private89% accept$19,780/yr net
Dominican UniversityRiver Forest, IL · Private90% accept$11,745/yr net
Monmouth CollegeMonmouth, IL · Private91% accept$17,133/yr net
Concordia University-ChicagoRiver Forest, IL · Private93% accept$18,436/yr net
Rockford UniversityRockford, IL · Private93% accept$22,436/yr net
National Louis UniversityChicago, IL · Private95% accept$12,641/yr net
Benedictine UniversityLisle, IL · Private95% accept$22,313/yr net
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL · Private97% accept$20,194/yr net
Greenville UniversityGreenville, IL · Private98% accept$19,533/yr net
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL · Public98% accept$14,889/yr net
American Islamic CollegeChicago, IL · Private100% accept
Saint Anthony College of NursingRockford, IL · Private100% accept
Telshe Yeshiva-ChicagoChicago, IL · Private100% accept$7,626/yr net
Trinity International University-IllinoisDeerfield, IL · Private100% accept$2,835/yr net
East-West UniversityChicago, IL · Private$21,697/yr net
St. John's College-Department of NursingSpringfield, IL · PrivateFrequently asked questions
Colleges in Illinois
68 colleges and universities in Illinois. Compare acceptance rates, average net price after aid, and application deadlines, then take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see which ones fit you.
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, IL · Private39% accept$28,199/yr net
Judson UniversityElgin, IL · Private48% accept$18,558/yr net
Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL · Public48% accept$12,329/yr net
Hebrew Theological CollegeSkokie, IL · Private57% accept$26,861/yr net
North Park UniversityChicago, IL · Private69% accept$16,948/yr net
Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL · Public75% accept$14,109/yr net
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, IL · Private83% accept$22,221/yr net
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Public87% accept$13,297/yr net
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL · Private97% accept$20,194/yr net- How many colleges are in Illinois?
- 68 colleges and universities in Illinois are in our database, drawn from the U.S. College Scorecard.
- What does college cost in Illinois?
- Each school lists its average net price: the yearly cost after grants and scholarships. It varies widely by school and by family income, so compare the net price on each profile rather than the sticker price.
- How do I find the right college in Illinois for me?
- Open any school for its full profile, then take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see your personal admission odds and net price at schools in Illinois and nationwide.
Not sure which Illinois school fits you?
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