Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community in Illinois
Christian colleges ranked by the Christian community pillar: spiritual life staff, retreats, Bible studies and small groups, and faculty who share the college’s faith.
Christian colleges with the strongest Christian community in Illinois4 schools
4 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 Christian community pillar and a complete Compass Score.
- Ordered by the Christian community pillar score alone, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll- Christian community: grade A
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 2
Concordia University-Chicago
River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade B
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 3
Greenville University
Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade C
- Many Bible studies and groups
- 4
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit- Christian community: grade C
- Some Bible studies and groups
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% |
| Concordia University-Chicago | $18,436 | $23,000 | $54,089 | 36% |
| Greenville University | $19,533 | $23,875 | $46,827 | 40% |
| Olivet Nazarene University | $20,729 | $25,000 | $53,213 | 61% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.