The Best Chicago Private Colleges

Chicago, Illinois area Colleges

There are 8 ranked private colleges within the Chicago city limits and 22 private colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 145,619 students. If you're looking for a large school, Northwestern University enrolls the most students with 5,918 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Aurora University offers the lowest tuition for private colleges in the Chicago area at $27,200 per year.

The top rated private college in the area is University of Chicago which is ranked #7 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Chicago area is home to popular nationally ranked private institutions like University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Wheaton College and Illinois Institute of Technology.
Chicago, IL within 50 miles Private 4 year 2 year

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Trinity International University
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Deerfield, IL
 

Trinity International University

Private 4 Year

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#24 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 1,242enrollment
  • $16,703net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 925-1106SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

27 miles from Chicago

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Concordia University Chicago
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River Forest, IL
 

Concordia University Chicago

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,354enrollment
  • $18,832net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

8 miles from Chicago

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Saint Xavier University
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Chicago, IL
 

Saint Xavier University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 3,523enrollment
  • $11,302net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

9 miles from Chicago

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Aurora University
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Aurora, IL

Aurora University

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Illinois

  • 5,918enrollment
  • $19,350net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1198SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

35 miles from Chicago

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