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Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois

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The median SAT ranking is a measure of the overall academic performance of students on campus. It's important to note that students often feel most comfortable on campuses where their own academic performance is close to the average performance of other students. Students who fall either far above or below the median can sometimes feel out of place amongst their peers.

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Rank	Institution	Est. Median SAT	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Chicago	1535	4.56	1,510 – 1,570	28060	80870	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,535 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
2	Northwestern University	1533	7.69	1,510 – 1,560	26830	76844	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,533 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
3	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	1455	36.59	1,400 – 1,530	13973	64802	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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." Est. Median SAT 1,455 0.9% 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
4	Wheaton College	1357	84.91	1,270 – 1,460	31356	50270	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Wheaton College Wheaton, IL Wheaton College was founded by evangelical abolitionists in 1860 and would become a stop on the Underground Railroad. Clinical Psychology is the most popular major. A NCAA Division III with football school, athletes, wearing blue and orange, are known as The Thunder and compete in the College Conference of Illinois and......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,357 0.4% Acceptance Rate 84.9% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $31,356 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,270
5	Illinois Institute of Technology	1317	61.87	1,220 – 1,430	24796	70803	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,317 1.4% 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
6	Lake Forest College	1304	53.63	1,230 – 1,380	31225	51324	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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. Est. Median SAT 1,304 1.4% 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
7	Knox College	1274	77.2	1,150 – 1,440	25709	37757	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,274 1.0% 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
8	Loyola University Chicago	1262	75.1	1,160 – 1,370	39147	58411	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,262 3.1% 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
9	DePaul University	1258	87.8	1,160 – 1,360	34135	54695	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,258 3.3% 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
10	Illinois Wesleyan University	1223	48.54	1,120 – 1,330	28644	56082	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL Based in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University accepts 49% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students at Illinois Wesleyan University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,223 2.6% Acceptance Rate 48.5% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $28,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,082
11	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences	1209	69.32	1,110 – 1,310	0	67602	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Quincy, IL Est. Median SAT 1,209 Acceptance Rate 69.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,602
12	North Central College	1203	83.77	1,090 – 1,320	23276	51762	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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. Est. Median SAT 1,203 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	Bradley University	1174	74.59	1,060 – 1,290	23787	59114	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Bradley University Peoria, IL Found in Peoria, Bradley University’s acceptance rate is 75%. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Bradley University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,174 Acceptance Rate 74.6% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,114
14	Principia College	1174	68.98	1,060 – 1,290	18248	63721	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Principia College Elsah, IL Principia College offers up to Bachelor's degrees. Found on the Mississippi River, part of the campus is named a National Historic Landmark District. Class sizes are extremely small, with an average 6 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. 75% of students stay on after the first year and 71% graduate within six years. Est. Median SAT 1,174 1.6% Acceptance Rate 69.0% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $18,248 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
15	University of Illinois Chicago	1174	75.76	1,040 – 1,320	10852	53218	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,174 6.2% 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
16	School of the Art Institute of Chicago	1160	77.47	1,080 – 1,240	55631	26742	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,160 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
17	Augustana College	1157	66.28	1,030 – 1,290	24714	49849	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,157 0.5% 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
18	Elmhurst University	1133	75.01	1,000 – 1,270	24629	52803	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL Found in Elmhurst, Elmhurst University accepts 75% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,133 1.3% Acceptance Rate 75.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $24,629 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,803
19	Lewis University	1127	69.16	990 – 1,270	18959	56095	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Lewis University Romeoville, IL Found in Romeoville, Lewis University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,127 2.5% Acceptance Rate 69.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $18,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,095
20	Benedictine University	1124	95.76	1,010 – 1,240	23139	50222	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 99% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,124 2.3% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,139 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
21	Monmouth College	1120	90.85	1,010 – 1,230	17768	43158	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Monmouth College Monmouth, IL Found in Monmouth, Monmouth College accepts 91% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 74% and around 55% of students will graduate within four years. Business......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,120 Acceptance Rate 90.9% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,768 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,158
22	Illinois State University	1115	85.55	1,000 – 1,230	21369	50599	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,115 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
23	Quincy University	1115	55.1	1,020 – 1,210	19477	43331	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Quincy University Quincy, IL Located in Quincy, Quincy University accepts 55% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Quincy University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,115 Acceptance Rate 55.1% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,331
24	Olivet Nazarene University	1104	55.86	980 – 1,230	21281	49278	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL Olivet Nazarene University got its start as a grammar school when it opened in 1907, becoming a university in 1986. It’s fairly selective. Athletes, known as the Tigers, wear purple and gold and are cheered on by Toby the Tiger. Many compete in Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Football, and Soccer. Est. Median SAT 1,104 Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,281 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,278
25	Concordia University-Chicago	1100	92.98	1,000 – 1,200	19073	44405	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 68% first year retention rate and a 37% four......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,100 Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $19,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
26	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville	1099	97.5	980 – 1,220	17115	46384	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,099 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
27	McKendree University	1098	71.72	920 – 1,300	22444	49439	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois McKendree University Lebanon, IL Located in Lebanon, McKendree University’s acceptance rate is 72% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 93% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,098 Acceptance Rate 71.7% SAT Score 920 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,444 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,439
28	Hebrew Theological College	1090	57.14	1,040 – 1,140	16158	32793	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL Also known as “Skokie Yeshiva,” the Hebrew Theological College opened in 1921. A very small school, students can also enjoy small class sizes, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 86% return to the school after completing their first year, and many study Jewish/Judaic Studies. Est. Median SAT 1,090 Acceptance Rate 57.1% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,158 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,793
29	Northeastern Illinois University	1082	74.01	850 – 1,400	14140	43801	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Northeastern Illinois University accepts 74% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 78% of students attending Northeastern Illinois University currently receive grant aid from the school. At Northeastern Illinois University, there is a 52% first year retention rate......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,082 Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 850 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $14,140 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,801
30	Moody Bible Institute	1080	82.69	980 – 1,180	21614	40210	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,080 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
31	University of Illinois Springfield	1079	83.16	950 – 1,210	10809	47432	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL The University of Illinois Springfield is one of three in the University of Illinois system and is located in the state's capitol city. U of I offers 48 degree programs with Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, and Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst being the most sought after....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,079 1.8% Acceptance Rate 83.2% SAT Score 950 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $10,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,432
32	North Park University	1075	69.49	1,010 – 1,140	20372	49326	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,075 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
33	Northern Illinois University	1070	71.64	960 – 1,180	14243	46113	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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. Est. Median SAT 1,070 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
34	Millikin University	1065	76.5	950 – 1,180	22813	43100	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Millikin University Decatur, IL Based in Decatur, Millikin University accepts 76% 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 66% and around 43% of students will graduate in four years or......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,065 4.4% Acceptance Rate 76.5% SAT Score 950 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $22,813 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,100
35	Illinois College	1059	74.94	930 – 1,190	17375	40110	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Illinois College Jacksonville, IL Founded in 1829, Illinois College is the second oldest college in the state. 100% of enrolled students receive grant aid to help offset the cost of attendance, with each package averaging $31,609....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,059 0.5% Acceptance Rate 74.9% SAT Score 930 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,375 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,110
36	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale	1054	94.44	910 – 1,200	13473	43087	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,054 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
37	Saint Xavier University	1050	84.3	960 – 1,140	11318	50784	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Saint Xavier University’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 100% of students at Saint Xavier University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,050 Acceptance Rate 84.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $11,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,784
38	Roosevelt University	1049	97.16	910 – 1,190	22366	42896	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, Roosevelt University accepts 97% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 92% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $6,203 on average. 62% of students continued their studies at Roosevelt University after completing their first year....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,049 Acceptance Rate 97.2% SAT Score 910 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,366 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,896
39	Greenville University	1033	97.66	820 – 1,260	20799	40307	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Greenville University Greenville, IL Based in Greenville, Greenville University’s acceptance rate is 98%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 71%....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,033 2.4% Acceptance Rate 97.7% SAT Score 820 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $20,799 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,307
40	Aurora University	1030	82.04	910 – 1,150	19053	51237	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 6,040 applications. 16% of accepted students, or 810, decided to enroll. The school’s motto is “Sapientes abscondunt scientiam,” which is Latin for “Wise persons will carry away knowledge.” It offers up to Doctor's degrees. Est. Median SAT 1,030 1.4% Acceptance Rate 82.0% SAT Score 910 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $19,053 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237
41	University of St Francis	1030	65.28	900 – 1,160	14045	56648	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois University of St Francis Joliet, IL Based in Joliet, the University of St Francis’s acceptance rate is 65% and requests $20 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 97% of students attending the University of St Francis will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of St Francis, there is a 76% first year retention rate and 53% of......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,030 Acceptance Rate 65.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $14,045 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,648
42	Blackburn College	1020	63.19	890 – 1,150	18460	36665	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Blackburn College Carlinville, IL Located in Carlinville, Blackburn College accepts 63% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At Blackburn College, there is a 67% first year retention rate and around 50% of students will earn a degree within four......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,020 Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,665
43	Eastern Illinois University	1020	70.73	890 – 1,150	13787	42694	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Based in Charleston, Eastern Illinois University accepts 71% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. Approximately 91% of students at Eastern Illinois University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,020 3.0% Acceptance Rate 70.7% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,694
44	Eureka College	1020	85	880 – 1,160	19128	42968	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Eureka College Eureka, IL Located in Eureka, Eureka College accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 30% of students will earn their......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,020 Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,128 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968
45	Judson University	1010	89.05	860 – 1,160	18673	45374	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Judson University Elgin, IL Based in Elgin, Judson University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,010 0.5% Acceptance Rate 89.1% SAT Score 860 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $18,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,374
46	Dominican University	1005	88.79	870 – 1,140	13402	47907	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students at Dominican University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 1,005 3.4% Acceptance Rate 88.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,402 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
47	VanderCook College of Music	1005	91.67	880 – 1,130	21306	45704	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois VanderCook College of Music Chicago, IL Based in Chicago, VanderCook College of Music accepts 92% of applicants. They request $40 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 100% of students attending VanderCook College of Music will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At VanderCook......Read more Est. Median SAT 1,005 Acceptance Rate 91.7% SAT Score 880 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $21,306 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,704
48	Western Illinois University	1000	71.18	880 – 1,120	14208	43057	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT 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 Est. Median SAT 1,000 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
49	Methodist College	982	38.89	800 – 1,160	41787	64709	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Methodist College Peoria, IL Est. Median SAT 982 Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 800 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $41,787 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,709
50	Rockford University	975	92.89	870 – 1,080	23642	45847	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 93%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 47% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Est. Median SAT 975 Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $23,642 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
51	East-West University	930	73.53	850 – 1,010	21872	21236	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois East-West University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, East-West University’s acceptance rate is 74% and requests $40 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 75% of students attending East-West University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 37%....Read more Est. Median SAT 930 Acceptance Rate 73.5% SAT Score 850 – 1,010 Avg. Net Price $21,872 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $21,236
52	National Louis University	890	95.05	850 – 930	13150	43562	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois National Louis University Chicago, IL Located in Chicago, National Louis University accepts 95% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 18% of students attending National Louis University will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 50% and 24% of students will graduate in four years. The top three......Read more Est. Median SAT 890 Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 850 – 930 Avg. Net Price $13,150 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,562
53	Chicago State University	885	43.26	790 – 980	10441	33805	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Chicago State University Chicago, IL Found in Chicago, Chicago State University accepts 43% of applicants. They request $25 for undergraduate applications. About 85% of students at Chicago State University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Est. Median SAT 885 Acceptance Rate 43.3% SAT Score 790 – 980 Avg. Net Price $10,441 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,805
54	DeVry University-Illinois	861	98.37	680 – 1,020	30889	42178	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, DeVry University-Illinois accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $30 for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 83% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At DeVry University-Illinois, there is a 65% first year retention rate and around 11% of students will......Read more Est. Median SAT 861 19.9% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 680 – 1,020 Avg. Net Price $30,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
55	Chamberlain University-Illinois	845	82.64	790 – 900	31599	84533	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Found in Addison, Chamberlain University-Illinois accepted 83% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 73% of students at Chamberlain University-Illinois currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 845 Acceptance Rate 82.6% SAT Score 790 – 900 Avg. Net Price $31,599 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,533
56	Governors State University	774	56.5	760 – 760	12756	45435	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Est. Median SAT in Illinois Governors State University University Park, IL Based in University Park, Governors State University accepted 56% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 44% of students attending Governors State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Est. Median SAT 774 Acceptance Rate 56.5% SAT Score 760 – 760 Avg. Net Price $12,756 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,435