Christian School CompassTrue north for Christian families.

Most selective Christian colleges in Illinois

Christian colleges that admit the smallest share of applicants.

Most selective Christian colleges in Illinois6 schools

6 schools qualify, ranked by admission 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.
  • Has an admission rate from federal data (College Scorecard). Average SAT scores are shown where the college reports them.
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by admission rate, lowest first. Selectivity measures demand for places, not the quality of a school’s faith life.

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

  1. 1

    Judson University

    Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Admits 48%
    • Average SAT 1039
  2. 2

    Olivet Nazarene University

    Bourbonnais, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Admits 56%
    • Average SAT 1117
  3. 3

    North Park University

    Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Admits 69%
  4. 4

    Wheaton College

    Wheaton, IL · Private nonprofitHonor Roll
    • Admits 87%
    • Average SAT 1380
  5. 5

    Concordia University-Chicago

    River Forest, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Admits 93%
  6. 6

    Greenville University

    Greenville, IL · Private nonprofit
    • Admits 98%
    • Average SAT 1038

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
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%
Wheaton College$26,975$23,250$63,75685%
Concordia University-Chicago$18,436$23,000$54,08936%
Greenville University$19,533$23,875$46,82740%

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

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