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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

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The size of a college or university's endowment -- money and assets under their control that fund operations -- is a general measurement of the financial health of the institution. Larger endowments enable institutions to operate without as much need for revenue, which can often help them reduce tuition costs and/or grant more financial aid.

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Rank	Institution	Largest Endowment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Washington University in St Louis	11489314000	12.06	1,480 – 1,560	22440	78073	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St. Louis was named after George Washington and founded in 1853. A private research university, the school received 33,000 applications and accepted just 3,950. Commonly chosen majors are Business Statistics, Financial Mathematics, and Computer Science....Read more Largest Endowment $11,489,314,000 6.2% Acceptance Rate 12.1% SAT Score 1,480 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $22,440 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,073
2	Wheaton College	558231860	89.98	1,270 – 1,440	31346	50270	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Business/Managerial Economics is the most popular major....Read more Largest Endowment $558,231,860 5.5% Acceptance Rate 90.0% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $31,346 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
3	Illinois Wesleyan University	262018691	39.31	1,150 – 1,370	31310	56082	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 39% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $262,018,691 2.7% Acceptance Rate 39.3% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $31,310 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
4	Augustana College	207983239	62.77	1,040 – 1,290	24695	49849	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Augustana College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s......Read more Largest Endowment $207,983,239 5.7% Acceptance Rate 62.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,695 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
5	Elmhurst University	153997364	73.57	1,020 – 1,280	22760	52803	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 74% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Largest Endowment $153,997,364 0.9% Acceptance Rate 73.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
6	Carthage College	149045261	87.1	1,000 – 1,220	24962	46116	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carthage College Kenosha, WI Found in Kenosha, Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 98% of students attending Carthage College currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Largest Endowment $149,045,261 9.4% Acceptance Rate 87.1% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,116
7	North Central College	127696747	77.33	1,090 – 1,320	24190	51762	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Central College Naperville, IL North Central College started as Plainfield College in 1861, receiving its current name in 1926 and acquiring Shimer College in 2017. It’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church, and it’s motto is “Lux Veritas” – or “Light of Truth.” 795 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. Largest Endowment $127,696,747 7.2% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $24,190 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
8	North Park University	102913367	72.84	1,010 – 1,210	19910	49326	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 73% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 99% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 80% first year retention rate and 42% of students will earn their......Read more Largest Endowment $102,913,367 3.4% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,910 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
9	Millikin University	90489114	66.68	890 – 1,150	10078	43100	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 67% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Millikin University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 44% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Largest Endowment $90,489,114 11.5% Acceptance Rate 66.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $10,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
10	Carroll University	86232826	66.84	1,070 – 1,280	25171	54456	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Carroll University Waukesha, WI Located in Waukesha, Carroll University’s acceptance rate is 67%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Largest Endowment $86,232,826 6.4% Acceptance Rate 66.8% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $25,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,456

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$11,489,314,000 6.2%

12.1%

1,480 – 1,560

$22,440

$78,073

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$558,231,860 5.5%

90.0%

1,270 – 1,440

$31,346

$50,270

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$262,018,691 2.7%

39.3%

1,150 – 1,370

$31,310

$56,082

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$207,983,239 5.7%

62.8%

1,040 – 1,290

$24,695

$49,849

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$153,997,364 0.9%

73.6%

1,020 – 1,280

$22,760

$52,803

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$149,045,261 9.4%

87.1%

1,000 – 1,220

$24,962

$46,116

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$127,696,747 7.2%

77.3%

1,090 – 1,320

$24,190

$51,762

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$102,913,367 3.4%

72.8%

1,010 – 1,210

$19,910

$49,326

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$90,489,114 11.5%

66.7%

890 – 1,150

$10,078

$43,100

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment – College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

$86,232,826 6.4%

66.8%

1,070 – 1,280

$25,171

$54,456

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$11,489,314,000
6.2%

$558,231,860
5.5%

$262,018,691
2.7%

$207,983,239
5.7%

$153,997,364
0.9%

$149,045,261
9.4%

$127,696,747
7.2%

$102,913,367
3.4%

$90,489,114
11.5%

$86,232,826
6.4%