Top Rated Midwest Private Colleges

The Best Private Colleges in the Midwest for 2024

These are the top ranked private four-year colleges in the Midwest. Leading the rankings for 2024 as the highest ranked private college in the Midwest is University of Chicago. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.
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Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,781enrollment
  • $20,935net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.28Estimated Avg GPA

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Rochester College
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Rochester Hills, MI
 

Rochester College

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

  • 1,167enrollment
  • $18,665net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 840-1060SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.13Estimated Avg GPA

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Grand View University
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Des Moines, IA
 

Grand View University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,827enrollment
  • $20,236net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Muskingum University
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New Concord, OH
 

Muskingum University

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 2,117enrollment
  • $19,682net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 950-1120SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

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Lourdes University
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Sylvania, OH
 

Lourdes University

Private 4 Year

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#29 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,136enrollment
  • $22,634net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

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Missouri Baptist University
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Saint Louis, MO
 

Missouri Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#10 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 5,231enrollment
  • $25,590net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Bethel College Mishawaka
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Mishawaka, IN
 

Bethel College Mishawaka

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

  • 1,292enrollment
  • $18,746net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 800-920SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Notre Dame College
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Cleveland, OH
 

Notre Dame College

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,444enrollment
  • $20,151net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.09Estimated Avg GPA

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Crown College
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Saint Bonifacius, MN

Crown College

Private 4 Year

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#14 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

  • 1,583enrollment
  • $25,504net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 960-1150SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.22Avg GPA

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William Penn University
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Oskaloosa, IA
 

William Penn University

Private 4 Year

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#16 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,473enrollment
  • $20,922net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 850-1080SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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Wilmington College
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Wilmington, OH
 

Wilmington College

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

  • 1,046enrollment
  • $24,528net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Missouri Valley College
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Marshall, MO

Missouri Valley College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $18,450net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
  • 3.04Avg GPA

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Southwest Baptist University
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Bolivar, MO
 

Southwest Baptist University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

  • 2,386enrollment
  • $18,926net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 928-1148SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

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