These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Illinois as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have undergraduate enrollment over 15,000. Leading the list for 2024 is University of Chicago. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#7 Best Colleges in America
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#15 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#18 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Jan 5
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Feb 1
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
#8 Best Private Colleges in Illinois
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due Apr 1