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Christian colleges with the lowest student debt in Illinois

Christian colleges whose graduates leave with the least federal student debt.

Christian colleges with the lowest student debt in Illinois6 schools

6 schools qualify, ranked by median debt.

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.
  • Has the median federal loan debt of graduates from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by median debt, lowest first.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Concordia University-Chicago

    River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Median debt $23,000
    • 36% graduate
  2. 2

    Wheaton College

    Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • Median debt $23,250
    • 85% graduate
  3. 3

    Greenville University

    Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Median debt $23,875
    • 40% graduate
  4. 4

    Judson University

    Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Median debt $25,000
    • 60% graduate
  5. 4

    Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Median debt $25,000
    • 61% graduate
  6. 6

    North Park University

    Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Median debt $25,500
    • 58% graduate

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Concordia University-Chicago$18,436$23,000$54,08936%
Wheaton College$26,975$23,250$63,75685%
Greenville University$19,533$23,875$46,82740%
Judson University$18,558$25,000$56,31360%
Olivet Nazarene University$20,729$25,000$53,21361%
North Park University$16,948$25,500$59,57258%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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