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Many students seek a college or university with a low student-to-faculty ratio as it means that students, on average, get more face-to-face time with professors and instructors. This also means that it's easier to get help outside of class and get in to faculty office hours.

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Rank	Institution	Undergraduates	Student-Faculty Ratio	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Rockford University	968	10	57.04	960 – 1,130	24098	45847	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Rockford University Rockford, IL Located in Rockford, Rockford University’s acceptance rate is 57%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 99% of students attending Rockford University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 968 Student-Faculty Ratio 10 Acceptance Rate 57.0% SAT Score 960 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $24,098 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,847
2	Wisconsin Lutheran College	957	11	78.16	1,130 – 1,340	22809	49095	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Lutheran College’s acceptance rate is 78% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Wisconsin Lutheran College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Undergraduates 957 Student-Faculty Ratio 11 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $22,809 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,095
3	Concordia University-Chicago	1327	12	92.79	1,000 – 1,200	17767	44405	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Found in River Forest, Concordia University-Chicago accepts 93% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students at Concordia University-Chicago currently receive grant aid from the school. At Concordia University-Chicago, there is a 61% first year retention rate and a 36% four......Read more Undergraduates 1,327 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $17,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,405
4	Concordia University-Wisconsin	2401	12	78.19	1,110 – 1,310	28060	49761	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Based in Mequon, Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students at Concordia University-Wisconsin currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 78% of students decide to stay at Concordia......Read more Undergraduates 2,401 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,060 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,761
5	Dominican University	2690	12	90.32	930 – 1,140	16969	47907	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Dominican University River Forest, IL Based in River Forest, Dominican University accepted 90% 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 Undergraduates 2,690 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $16,969 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,907
6	Milwaukee School of Engineering	2705	12	62.39	1,200 – 1,390	26122	75114	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Found in Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering’s acceptance rate is 62% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Milwaukee School of Engineering will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 83%....Read more Undergraduates 2,705 Student-Faculty Ratio 12 7.7% Acceptance Rate 62.4% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $26,122 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $75,114
7	Alverno College	673	13	84.38	890 – 1,110	17884	51755	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Based in Milwaukee, Alverno College accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending Alverno College currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 61%....Read more Undergraduates 673 Student-Faculty Ratio 13 62.5% Acceptance Rate 84.4% SAT Score 890 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $17,884 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,755
8	Saint Norbert College	1970	14	85.74	1,080 – 1,310	27236	49775	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI Roman Catholic and Norbertine, St. Norbert College’s motto is “Docere Verbo et Exemplo,” which translates to “To teach by word and example.” It awards 100% of students with institutional grants and has an 83% first year retention rate. 75% graduate in four years, 78% in six. Undergraduates 1,970 Student-Faculty Ratio 14 16.7% Acceptance Rate 85.7% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $27,236 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,775
9	Benedictine University	1972	15	95.23	1,010 – 1,300	24570	50222	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Benedictine University Lisle, IL Based in Lisle, Benedictine University accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 94% of students at Benedictine University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Undergraduates 1,972 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 15.4% Acceptance Rate 95.2% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $24,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,222
10	Eureka College	527	15	85	880 – 1,160	20215	42968	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference 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 42% of students will earn their......Read more Undergraduates 527 Student-Faculty Ratio 15 Acceptance Rate 85.0% SAT Score 880 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $20,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,968
11	Aurora University	4107	18	80.85	920 – 1,170	19220	51237	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Aurora University Aurora, IL During the last admissions cycle, Aurora University received 5,380 applications. 15% of accepted students, or 660, 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. Undergraduates 4,107 Student-Faculty Ratio 18 5.3% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 920 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,220 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,237

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

968

10

57.0%

960 – 1,130

$24,098

$45,847

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

957

11

78.2%

1,130 – 1,340

$22,809

$49,095

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

1,327

12

92.8%

1,000 – 1,200

$17,767

$44,405

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

2,401

12

78.2%

1,110 – 1,310

$28,060

$49,761

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

2,690

12

90.3%

930 – 1,140

$16,969

$47,907

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

2,705

12 7.7%

62.4%

1,200 – 1,390

$26,122

$75,114

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

673

13 62.5%

84.4%

890 – 1,110

$17,884

$51,755

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

1,970

14 16.7%

85.7%

1,080 – 1,310

$27,236

$49,775

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

1,972

15 15.4%

95.2%

1,010 – 1,300

$24,570

$50,222

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

527

15

85.0%

880 – 1,160

$20,215

$42,968

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Student-Faculty Ratio – Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

4,107

18 5.3%

80.9%

920 – 1,170

$19,220

$51,237

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62.5%

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