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Illinois Teaching Colleges

89 Colleges
$91,963 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,492 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly teaching graduations, Illinois is ranked #8 in the country with 10,567 degrees handed out in 2021. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $22,991 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $24,516 a year.

About 42% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,373 per year.

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#1

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,601 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,604 undergraduates at NLU, of which 2,564 are full-time, and there are 7,402 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 12% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,157 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,562 during the early-career years.

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#2

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,258 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,491 students at Concordia University, Chicago in total, 1,538 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,284 are full-time. It takes the average Concordia University, Chicago undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,957 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,405 during the early-career years.

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#3

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$14,121 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
49% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,987 undergraduates at Illinois State, of which 16,666 are full-time, and there are 20,720 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Illinois State is 4.3 years.

Roughly 49% of students at Illinois State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,247 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Illinois State is $50,599.

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#4

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$12,506 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,769 students at NIU in total, 12,277 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,472 are full-time. For undergraduates at NIU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,377 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,113 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$18,060 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

There are 33,683 undergraduates at UIUC, of which 32,107 are full-time, and there are 52,679 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at UIUC is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

33% of UIUC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,697 a year.

Students who graduate from UIUC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $64,802 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,174 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 14,145 undergraduates at DePaul, of which 12,776 are full-time, and there are 21,922 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

50% of DePaul students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,204 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from DePaul is $54,695.

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#7

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,940 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Olivet Nazarene University is 3,764, of which 2,802 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,562 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 73% of students at Olivet Nazarene take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,107 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Olivet Nazarene is $49,278.

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Public Public vs. Private
$15,816 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,921 undergraduates at UIC, of which 20,023 are full-time, and there are 33,518 students altogether. For undergraduates at UIC, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 22% of students at UIC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,514 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $53,218 during the early-career years.

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#9

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$13,124 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,969 undergraduates at EIU, of which 4,082 are full-time, and there are 8,626 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at EIU is 4.4 years.

Approximately 63% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,041 a year.

Students who graduate from EIU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,694 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$12,383 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,220 undergraduates at Northeastern Illinois University, of which 3,019 are full-time, and there are 7,119 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at Northeastern Illinois University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,513 a year.

Students who graduate from Northeastern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,801 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#11

University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of St Francis is 3,529, of which 1,627 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,365 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at University of Saint Francis is 4.4 years.

Roughly 58% of students at University of Saint Francis take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,702 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,648 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$13,244 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,299 undergraduates at SIUC, of which 6,796 are full-time, and there are 11,366 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at SIUC is 4.4 years.

Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,186 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,087 during the early-career years.

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#13

Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,265 students at Aurora in total, 4,158 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 3,822 are full-time. For undergraduates at Aurora, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,788 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Aurora is $51,237.

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#14

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$14,085 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

There are 5,854 undergraduates at WIU, of which 4,999 are full-time, and there are 7,490 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

45% of WIU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,076 a year.

Students who graduate from WIU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,057 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#15

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
59% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lewis University is 6,437, of which 4,306 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,484 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 59% of students at Lewis take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,377 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $56,095 during the early-career years.

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#16

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Edwardsville, Illinois
Public Public vs. Private
$12,025 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
45% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 12,860, of which 9,942 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,071 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

45% of SIUE students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,517 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,384 during the early-career years.

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#17

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,280 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,680 students at Roosevelt in total, 3,068 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,614 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Roosevelt is 4.3 years.

58% of Roosevelt students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,099 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Roosevelt is $42,896.

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#18

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$51,716 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,612 undergraduates at Loyola Chicago, of which 10,924 are full-time, and there are 16,893 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

53% of Loyola Chicago students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,442 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Loyola Chicago is $58,411.

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#19

North Park University

Chicago, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$35,325 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at North Park University is 2,831, of which 1,846 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,682 are full-time. It takes the average North Park undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,328 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Park is $49,326.

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#20

McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,200 students at McKendree in total, 1,701 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,430 are full-time. For undergraduates at McKendree, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 57% of students at McKendree take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,975 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,439 during the early-career years.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$12,310 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
76% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,830 undergraduates at AIU Online, of which 11,471 are full-time, and there are 15,415 students altogether. For undergraduates at AIU Online, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 76% of students at AIU Online take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,247 a year.

Students who graduate from AIU Online with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,823 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

North Central College

Naperville, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,394 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,475 undergraduates at North Central, of which 2,414 are full-time, and there are 2,832 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at North Central is 4.1 years.

62% of North Central students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,843 a year.

Students who graduate from North Central with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,762 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,680 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
69% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bradley University is 5,855, of which 4,574 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,450 are full-time. For undergraduates at Bradley, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 69% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,299 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bradley is $59,114.

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#24

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$41,628 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Elmhurst University is 3,421, of which 2,838 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,687 are full-time. It takes the average Elmhurst undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 56% of students at Elmhurst take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,944 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,803 during the early-career years.

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#25

Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, Illinois
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,325 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,015 undergraduates at Trinity Christian, of which 846 are full-time, and there are 1,086 students altogether. For undergraduates at Trinity Christian, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

73% of Trinity Christian students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,395 a year.

Students who graduate from Trinity Christian with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,107 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Illinois Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Greenville University 103
27 Governors State University 97
28 Northwestern University 92
29 Dominican University 91
29 Saint Xavier University 91
31 Rockford University 86
32 Wheaton College Illinois 82
33 Erikson Institute 70
34 Saint Augustine College 60
35 Augustana College 59
36 VanderCook College of Music 52
37 Millikin University 49
38 Chicago State University 46
38 University of Chicago 46
40 Quincy University 41
41 Rasmussen University - Illinois 40
42 University of Illinois at Springfield 33
43 Judson University 30
44 Knox College 29
45 Illinois Wesleyan University 27
46 Benedictine University 24
47 Blackburn College 21
47 Lake Forest College 21
49 School of the Art Institute of Chicago 19
50 Eureka College 15
51 Elgin Community College 11
51 Principia College 11
53 Illinois College 9
54 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago 8
54 Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 8
56 Monmouth College 6
57 Trinity International University - Illinois 5
58 Columbia College Chicago 4
58 Moraine Valley Community College 4
60 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College 3
61 Kankakee Community College 2
61 Lake Land College 2
61 Moody Bible Institute 2
61 Parkland College 2
61 William Rainey Harper College 2
66 Hebrew Theological College 1
66 Olney Central College 1
66 John A Logan College 1
66 Joliet Junior College 1
66 Lincoln Christian University 1
66 Waubonsee Community College 1
72 Southwestern Illinois College 0
72 Danville Area Community College 0
72 College of DuPage 0
72 Highland Community College 0
72 Illinois Institute of Technology 0
72 Illinois Valley Community College 0
72 Kaskaskia College 0
72 Kishwaukee College 0
72 College of Lake County 0
72 Morton College 0
72 Oakton Community College 0
72 Prairie State College 0
72 Sauk Valley Community College 0
72 South Suburban College 0
72 Frontier Community College 0
72 Lincoln Trail College 0
72 Wabash Valley College 0
72 DeVry University - Illinois 0

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