Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Illinois
Christian colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Illinois5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Illinois.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
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| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| Judson University | $18,558 | $25,000 | $56,313 | 60% |
| North Park University | $16,948 | $25,500 | $59,572 | 58% |
| Greenville University | $19,533 | $23,875 | $46,827 | 40% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $18,436 | $23,000 | $54,089 | 36% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.