Best Christian colleges in Illinois
Christian colleges ranked by the Compass Score: 75% faith across the four pillars and 25% academics from federal data.
Best Christian colleges in Illinois6 schools
6 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Illinois.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel twice a week
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Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade A
- Chapel 3+ times a week
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Greenville University
Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit- Worship and chapel: grade B
- Chapel twice a week
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | $26,975 | $23,250 | $63,756 | 85% |
| Judson University | $18,558 | $25,000 | $56,313 | 60% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| North Park University | $16,948 | $25,500 | $59,572 | 58% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $18,436 | $23,000 | $54,089 | 36% |
| Greenville University | $19,533 | $23,875 | $46,827 | 40% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.