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Rank	Institution	% Degrees to International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Detroit Mercy	46.7	75.07	1,040 – 1,280	16790	64534	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI Found in Detroit, the University of Detroit Mercy’s acceptance rate is 75%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 47 29.7% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $16,790 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,534
2	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	33.49	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts 77% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $65 to apply. Approximately 99% of students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 84%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 33 14.2% Acceptance Rate 77.5% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $55,631 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,742
3	DePauw University	20	56.02	1,190 – 1,410	31411	58476	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DePauw University Greencastle, IN DePauw University was founded in 1837 as Indiana Asbury University. Its motto is “Decus lumenque reipublicae collegium,” which is Latin for “The college is the splendor and light of the common good.” Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science are commonly chosen majors. % Degrees to International Students 20 13.1% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $31,411 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,476
4	Andrews University	19.21	81.85	1,020 – 1,270	24728	43254	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Based in Berrien Springs, Andrews University’s acceptance rate is 82% and requests $30 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 97% of students attending Andrews University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 83% and its four......Read more % Degrees to International Students 19 100.7% Acceptance Rate 81.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,254
5	Lake Forest College	17.97	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL A liberal arts college, Lake Forest College is located just a half mile from Lake Michigan and 30 miles north of Chicago. With over 30 majors available, many undergraduates choose to study Business/Commerce, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. 13% of accepted students decide to enroll. % Degrees to International Students 18 17.1% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $31,225 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,324
6	Knox College	17.54	77.2	1,150 – 1,440	25709	37757	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Knox College Galesburg, IL Knox College got its start as the Knox Manual Labor College when founded in 1837 by abolitionists – it would go on to play a role in the Underground Railroad. Students can earn up to Bachelor's degrees, and they follow a quarter academic calendar....Read more % Degrees to International Students 18 9.6% Acceptance Rate 77.2% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $25,709 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,757
7	Denison University	16.42	19.55	1,290 – 1,450	43721	51352	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Denison University Granville, OH Denison University is extremely selective - about 26% of accepted students enrolling. With an 91% first year retention rate and 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 78% will graduate in six years....Read more % Degrees to International Students 16 13.6% Acceptance Rate 19.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $43,721 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,352
8	Augustana College	16.19	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	49849	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Augustana College Rock Island, IL Found in Rock Island, Augustana College accepted 66% 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 % Degrees to International Students 16 63.4% Acceptance Rate 66.3% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,714 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,849
9	Lawrence Technological University	16.17	81.01	1,030 – 1,270	34083	58827	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Lawrence Technological University is a Master's Colleges and Universities I school that accepts 81% of applicants and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It opened in 1932 in response to the Great Depression and in an effort to help improve the economy. “Theory and Practice” is LTU’s motto. % Degrees to International Students 16 7.2% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $34,083 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,827
10	University of Chicago	15.4	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Chicago Chicago, IL The University of Chicago receives 42,800 applications annually and the school is considered extremely selective. It's made up of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions. UChicago also has campuses all over the world, from Hong Kong to Paris....Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 4.6% Acceptance Rate 4.6% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,870
11	The College of Wooster	15.37	64.38	1,260 – 1,440	28004	43895	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) The College of Wooster Wooster, OH Located in Wooster, The College of Wooster accepted 64% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending The College of Wooster currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 22.1% Acceptance Rate 64.4% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $28,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,895
12	Illinois Institute of Technology	15.31	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	70803	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology accepted 62% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Illinois Institute of Technology currently receive grant aid from the......Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 2.4% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $24,796 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,803
13	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	15.01	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL The University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1, and 74% of students will graduate in 4 years. The most popular major is Computer Science. Illinois's motto is "Learning & Labor." % Degrees to International Students 15 10.6% Acceptance Rate 36.6% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $13,973 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,802
14	Goshen College	14.55	83.42	880 – 1,110	16693	43218	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Goshen College Goshen, IN Found in Goshen, Goshen College accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 15 Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 880 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $16,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,218
15	Beloit College	14.45	70.39	1,200 – 1,400	24455	41660	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Beloit College Beloit, WI Beloit College’s campus is located next to the Rock River, just north of the Illinois and Wisconsin border. With an 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and a six-year graduation rate of 74%, Beloit’s most popular major is Psychology, General. Their colors are orange, black, and white, and their mascot is a polar bear. % Degrees to International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 70.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $24,455 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,660
16	Kenyon College	14.17	30.15	1,400 – 1,510	46859	46627	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kenyon College Gambier, OH Kenyon College has produced Rhodes Scholars, Truman Scholarship winners, Fulbright recipients, and Marshall Scholarship winners. Famous alumni include Rutherford B. Hayes, Paul Newman, and Bill Watterson. The school is extremely selective and has a 91% first year retention rate. % Degrees to International Students 14 Acceptance Rate 30.2% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $46,859 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,627
17	Western Michigan University	13.43	91.21	960 – 1,220	17331	45356	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI There are 390 student athletes, known as Broncos, at Western Michigan University, a NCAA Division I-FBS school. They compete in the Mid-American Conference. WMU has an 82% first year retention rate and 16 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many undergraduates major in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 4.1% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 960 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,331 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,356
18	College for Creative Studies	13.19	91.94	990 – 1,210	36055	33691	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI The College for Creative Studies awards up to Master's degrees, with many undergraduates studying Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects. Classes are on the smaller size thanks to a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 82% continue at CCS after completing their first year. % Degrees to International Students 13 Acceptance Rate 91.9% SAT Score 990 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $36,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,691
19	Madonna University	13.02	67.57	810 – 1,040	18373	49871	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Madonna University Livonia, MI Located in Livonia, Madonna University’s acceptance rate is 68% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Madonna University currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 63%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 16.5% Acceptance Rate 67.6% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $18,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,871
20	Case Western Reserve University	12.69	37.78	1,440 – 1,540	44000	75613	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH Case Western Reserve University is known as the “Yale of the West,” as its campus imitated Yale’s. 88% receive grant aid to help offset the cost, or $40,221 on average. A NCAA Division III with football school, the Spartans often compete in Football, Basketball, and Soccer. % Degrees to International Students 13 7.0% Acceptance Rate 37.8% SAT Score 1,440 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $44,000 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,613
21	Lawrence University	12.66	66.63	1,190 – 1,410	27161	40653	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Lawrence University Appleton, WI Lawrence University, founded in 1847 as one of the nation’s first coeducational institutions, offers a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education alongside its world-renowned Conservatory of Music....Read more % Degrees to International Students 13 21.3% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $27,161 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,653
22	North Park University	12.17	69.49	1,010 – 1,140	20372	49326	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) North Park University Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, North Park University accepts 69% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students attending North Park University currently receive institutional grant aid. At North Park University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and 37% of students will earn their......Read more % Degrees to International Students 12 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $20,372 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,326
23	University of Indianapolis	11.94	72.8	970 – 1,190	22662	46452	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Found in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 12 9.9% Acceptance Rate 72.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,662 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,452
24	University of Wisconsin-Madison	10.98	40.81	1,360 – 1,480	14235	61275	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin, Madison was the first public university in the state – it opened when Wisconsin received statehood in 1848. Their motto is “Numen Lumen” or “Divine Light.” With 40,000 faculty and staff, the university is also the largest employer in Wisconsin....Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 5.7% Acceptance Rate 40.8% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $14,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,275
25	Cornerstone University	10.68	77.77	1,000 – 1,220	21335	42598	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Cornerstone University accepts 78% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Cornerstone University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 77.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $21,335 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,598
26	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	10.35	16.42	1,390 – 1,530	17574	73762	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was founded in 1817, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Michigan. The most commonly chosen major at UMich is Computer and Information Sciences, General. During the last admissions cycle, 45% of accepted students decide to attend. % Degrees to International Students 10 2.6% Acceptance Rate 16.4% SAT Score 1,390 – 1,530 Avg. Net Price $17,574 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $73,762
27	Northwestern University	10.2	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northwestern University Evanston, IL A founding member of the Big Ten Conference, top sports for the Wildcats include Football, Basketball, and Swimming and Diving (combined). Willie the Wildcat cheers them on and the colors are purple and white....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 5.4% Acceptance Rate 7.7% SAT Score 1,510 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $26,830 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $76,844
28	Purdue University-Main Campus	10.03	43.43	1,240 – 1,500	13722	60838	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Purdue University was a founding member of the Big Ten Conference. Some famous alumni include Neil Armstrong, Millie Bobby Brown, and Orville Redenbacher. The school has also produced Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Olympic medalists. % Degrees to International Students 10 13.7% Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $13,722 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,838
29	Calvin University	9.97	67.91	1,120 – 1,350	25231	48039	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI Found in Grand Rapids, Calvin University accepts 68% of applicants and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 10 17.9% Acceptance Rate 67.9% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,350 Avg. Net Price $25,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,039
30	University of Wisconsin-Superior	9.36	79.64	1,050 – 1,230	13215	41868	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI Found in Superior, the University of Wisconsin-Superior accepts 80% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 51% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Superior currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 30.7% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $13,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,868
31	Oberlin College	9.14	34.16	1,380 – 1,520	51624	38871	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Oberlin College Oberlin, OH In the United States, Oberlin College is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college and its Conservatory of Music is the oldest operational conservatory. 60% of students will graduate within four years (80% within six). Oberlin’s motto is “Learning and Labor.” % Degrees to International Students 9 29.5% Acceptance Rate 34.2% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $51,624 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,871
32	Walsh University	8.9	70.74	1,040 – 1,280	23933	50090	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Walsh University North Canton, OH Found in North Canton, Walsh University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 96% of students at Walsh University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 72% of students continued their......Read more % Degrees to International Students 9 17.4% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $23,933 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,090
33	Tiffin University	8.25	80.07	870 – 1,100	26068	42475	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Tiffin University Tiffin, OH Found in Tiffin, Tiffin University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $75 for undergraduate applications. About 96% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Tiffin University, there is a 71% first year retention rate and a 31% four year graduation......Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 12.4% Acceptance Rate 80.1% SAT Score 870 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $26,068 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,475
34	Moody Bible Institute	8.22	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Moody Bible Institute accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 8 2.1% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $21,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,210
35	University of Toledo	7.44	88.89	1,020 – 1,250	17844	44162	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Toledo Toledo, OH Located in Toledo, the University of Toledo’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Toledo currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention......Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 4.5% Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $17,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,162
36	University of Illinois Chicago	6.56	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	53218	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Around 24,000 undergraduates are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Chicago, and it's the largest university within the Chicago metropolitan area. With 16 colleges, it offers up to Doctor's degrees....Read more % Degrees to International Students 7 3.1% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,852 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,218
37	Ohio State University-Main Campus	6.49	49.2	1,290 – 1,450	19783	51438	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University is a Public Ivy. Getting its start in 1870, it was originally known as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. With 956 athletes, the Buckeyes take part in the Big Ten Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey. % Degrees to International Students 6 25.0% Acceptance Rate 49.2% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $19,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,438
38	Eastern Michigan University	6.39	77.72	930 – 1,180	15742	43148	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University got its start in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, the first teachers' college outside of New England. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, Eagles compete in the Mid-American Conference. Popular sports include Football, Basketball, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined). % Degrees to International Students 6 231.1% Acceptance Rate 77.7% SAT Score 930 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,148
39	University of Notre Dame	5.82	9.38	1,460 – 1,540	29300	86210	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame in 1842 as a private Catholic research university. Their motto is, “Vita Dulcedo Spes” or “Life, Sweetness, Hope” – referencing the Virgin Mary. The school’s teams are known as the Fighting Irish, and wear the colors blue and gold. Their mascot is the very iconic Leprechaun....Read more % Degrees to International Students 6 43.0% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $29,300 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $86,210
40	North Central College	5.56	83.77	1,090 – 1,320	23276	51762	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) 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.” 741 athletes are known as the Cardinals and are cheered on by Chippy the Cardinal. % Degrees to International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $23,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,762
41	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	4.8	88.04	1,180 – 1,370	24696	48310	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Found in Cincinnati, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepted 88% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 67% of students attending the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 24.0% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $24,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,310
42	Western Illinois University	4.78	71.18	880 – 1,120	14208	43057	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Western Illinois University Macomb, IL Found in Macomb, Western Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They require $30 for undergraduate applications. About 53% of students attending Western Illinois University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Western Illinois University, there is a 61% first year......Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 60.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 880 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $14,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,057
43	Michigan State University	4.7	83.24	1,100 – 1,330	23657	55084	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Based in East Lansing, Michigan State University accepts 83% of applicants. They charge $75 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Michigan State University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 7.1% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $23,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,084
44	Indiana University-Bloomington	4.61	75.89	1,230 – 1,430	17270	53417	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN Bloomington is the flagship and largest campus of Indiana University. Alumni include Bob Chapek, Suzanne Collins, and Jimmy Wales. IUB is somewhat selective and has an impressive 90% first year retention rate. 80% of students graduate in six years. % Degrees to International Students 5 2.9% Acceptance Rate 75.9% SAT Score 1,230 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,417
45	Central State University	4.5	84.51	760 – 1,000	11398	27173	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Central State University Wilberforce, OH Based in Wilberforce, Central State University accepts 85% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 91% of students at Central State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 5 Acceptance Rate 84.5% SAT Score 760 – 1,000 Avg. Net Price $11,398 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $27,173
46	Davenport University	4.42	97.81	--	18538	47041	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI Based in Grand Rapids, Davenport University accepts 98% of applicants and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At Davenport University, there is a 61% first year retention rate and 6% of students will graduate in four years....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 Acceptance Rate 97.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,041
47	Cleveland State University	4.27	91.3	930 – 1,210	16230	44625	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Found in Cleveland, Cleveland State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $40 for undergraduate applications and . About 70% of students attending Cleveland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 12.4% Acceptance Rate 91.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,230 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,625
48	Columbia College Chicago	3.63	73.8	--	29473	32596	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, Columbia College Chicago accepts 74% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Columbia College Chicago will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 4 2.4% Acceptance Rate 73.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,596
49	Miami University-Oxford	3.48	74	1,200 – 1,370	28229	49773	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Miami University, Oxford’s motto is “Prodesse Quam Conspici”, or “To accomplish without being conspicuous.” It’s one of the oldest public universities in the United States. A NCAA Division I-FBS school, most of Miami’s athletes, the RedHawks, compete in the Mid-American Conference. % Degrees to International Students 3 43.5% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $28,229 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,773
50	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire	3.19	38.5	1,110 – 1,310	15151	50011	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Based in Eau Claire, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s acceptance rate is 38%. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. Approximately 49% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $2,149 on average. The first year retention rate is 80%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 9.6% Acceptance Rate 38.5% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $15,151 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,011
51	Loyola University Chicago	3.05	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	58411	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Loyola University Chicago accepts 75% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 84% and around 66% of students will graduate in four years or less. The three......Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 25.5% Acceptance Rate 75.1% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $39,147 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,411
52	Kent State University at Kent	2.81	76.03	980 – 1,230	21278	40179	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH Located in Kent, Kent State University at Kent accepted 76% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 20.6% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,179
53	University of Michigan-Dearborn	2.79	55.61	1,000 – 1,260	11521	50389	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI Located in Dearborn, the University of Michigan-Dearborn accepts 56% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. 82% of students continued their studies at the University of......Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 26.4% Acceptance Rate 55.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,521 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,389
54	Youngstown State University	2.64	91.45	1,010 – 1,230	12757	37590	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Found in Youngstown, Youngstown State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to send in $45 to apply. Approximately 79% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Youngstown State University, there is a 70% first year retention rate and a 33% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 3 11.4% Acceptance Rate 91.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $12,757 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,590
55	University of Dayton	2.49	66.59	1,240 – 1,400	32794	62477	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Dayton Dayton, OH The University of Dayton is a private, Catholic institution affiliated with the Society of Mary. With roots going back to 1850, the school now sits on both sides of the Great Miami River. 95% of UD students receive grant aid – $33,418 on average each....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 11.4% Acceptance Rate 66.6% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $32,794 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,477
56	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	2.39	97.11	970 – 1,210	16263	45851	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 97% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $75 for graduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 8.1% Acceptance Rate 97.1% SAT Score 970 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $16,263 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,851
57	Indiana State University	2.32	91.57	900 – 1,130	12066	41047	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN Located in Terre Haute, Indiana State University accepts 92% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 93% of students at Indiana State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 69%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 Acceptance Rate 91.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $12,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,047
58	Wayne State University	2.25	83.59	1,070 – 1,300	14416	45207	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Wayne State University Detroit, MI Located in Detroit, Wayne State University accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $25 to apply. About 96% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 5.6% Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $14,416 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,207
59	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	2.16	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	46384	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville received 10,000 applications during the last admissions cycle. Many students major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 34.2% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $17,115 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,384
60	DePaul University	2.15	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	54695	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) DePaul University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, DePaul University’s acceptance rate is 88% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students at DePaul University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. They receive $24,831 on average. The first year retention rate is 86%....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 31.1% Acceptance Rate 87.8% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $34,135 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,695
61	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	2.07	94.44	910 – 1,200	13473	43087	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Located in Carbondale, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 81% of students attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale will receive institutional grant aid. 66% of students continued studying at Southern Illinois......Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 10.0% Acceptance Rate 94.4% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $13,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,087
62	Northern Illinois University	1.72	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University opened in 1895 as the Northern Illinois State School. The 756-acre campus is home to Altgeld Hall, which looks like a castle. Popular areas of study include Psychology, General, and Computer Science. % Degrees to International Students 2 27.4% Acceptance Rate 71.6% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $14,243 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,113
63	Ohio University-Main Campus	1.5	86.89	1,140 – 1,310	21907	48991	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Located in Athens, Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 87% of applicants. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 91% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more % Degrees to International Students 2 27.1% Acceptance Rate 86.9% SAT Score 1,140 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,991
64	Grand Valley State University	1.49	92.71	950 – 1,200	17198	47840	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Based in Allendale, Grand Valley State University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 87% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 77% of students continued their studies at......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 38.0% Acceptance Rate 92.7% SAT Score 950 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,198 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,840
65	Oakland University	1.39	88.97	900 – 1,180	12208	49017	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Based in Rochester Hills, Oakland University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 92% of students attending Oakland University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 4.5% Acceptance Rate 89.0% SAT Score 900 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $12,208 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,017
66	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	1.37	80.89	1,010 – 1,220	24283	41281	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH Found in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus accepts 81% of applicants and requests $45 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 93% of students attending Bowling Green State University-Main Campus currently receive grant aid from the school. At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, there......Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $24,283 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,281
67	Indiana University-Indianapolis	1.33	78.03	1,040 – 1,260	12228	47173	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN % Degrees to International Students 1 48.0% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $12,228 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,173
68	Illinois State University	0.68	85.55	1,000 – 1,230	21369	50599	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students – Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI) Illinois State University Normal, IL Located in Normal, Illinois State University’s acceptance rate is 86% and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at Illinois State University will receive grant aid from the school. At Illinois State University, there is a 81% first year retention rate and a 51% four year graduation rate....Read more % Degrees to International Students 1 3.0% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,369 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,599