Established in 1887, the Benedictine University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lisle (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Benedictine University (BenU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Benedictine University (BenU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 136-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BenU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1969, the Governors State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of University Park (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Governors State University (GSU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Governors State University (GSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 54-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1857, the Lake Forest College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lake Forest (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lake Forest College (LFC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Lake Forest College (LFC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. This 166-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LFC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1867, the Chicago State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Chicago State University (CSU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Chicago State University (CSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 156-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1837, the Knox College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Galesburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has a branch campus in Peoria and Quad Cities. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Knox College is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Knox College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 186-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Knox College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1900, the Midwestern University is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Downers Grove (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. This institution also has a branch campus in Glendale. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Midwestern University (MWU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Midwestern University (MWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 123-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1901, the Dominican University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of River Forest (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University (Dominican) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Dominican University (Dominican) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 122-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Dominican also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1891, the North Park University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Park University (NPU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. North Park University (NPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 132-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1932, the Lewis University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Romeoville (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lewis University (LUC) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Lewis University (LUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 91-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1907, the Olivet Nazarene University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Bourbonnais (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Evangelical religion. Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 116-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ONU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.