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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	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	33.49	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
2	Lake Forest College	17.97	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
3	Knox College	17.54	77.2	1,150 – 1,440	25709	37757	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
4	Augustana College	16.19	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	49849	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
5	University of Chicago	15.4	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
6	Illinois Institute of Technology	15.31	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	70803	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
7	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	15.01	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
8	North Park University	12.17	69.49	1,010 – 1,140	20372	49326	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
9	Northwestern University	10.2	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
10	Moody Bible Institute	8.22	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
11	University of Illinois Chicago	6.56	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	53218	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
12	North Central College	5.56	83.77	1,090 – 1,320	23276	51762	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
13	Western Illinois University	4.78	71.18	880 – 1,120	14208	43057	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
14	Columbia College Chicago	3.63	73.8	--	29473	32596	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
15	Loyola University Chicago	3.05	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	58411	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
16	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	2.16	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	46384	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
17	DePaul University	2.15	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	54695	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
18	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	2.07	94.44	910 – 1,200	13473	43087	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
19	Northern Illinois University	1.72	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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
20	Illinois State University	0.68	85.55	1,000 – 1,230	21369	50599	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by % Degrees to International Students in Illinois 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