Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Illinois
Christian colleges ranked by the Bible and theology pillar: required Bible and theology courses, faith across the curriculum, and a published statement of faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Bible and theology in Illinois5 schools
5 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.
- Has a graded Bible and theology pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Bible and theology pillar score alone, 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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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 2
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Bible and theology: grade A
- 3+ required Bible or theology courses
- 3
Judson University
Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade A
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
- 4
North Park University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
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Greenville University
Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit- Bible and theology: grade B
- 2 required Bible or theology courses
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
| Wheaton College | $26,975 | $23,250 | $63,756 | 85% |
| 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% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.