Illinois Private Bachelor's Nursing Universities

Compare 34 programs at 30 universities in Illinois — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1870

US #133 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,079/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $71,530
Students: 11,737

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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #282 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $26,975/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $63,756
Students: 2,121

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Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1945

US #353 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,194/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $48,712
Students: 2,849

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Bradley University

Peoria, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1897

US #366 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,719/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $66,852
Students: 3,574

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University of St Francis

Joliet, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1920

US #409 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,006/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $63,926
Students: 1,223

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Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1864

US #420 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,436/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $54,089
Students: 1,323

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Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1932

US #471 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,028/yr
Admission rate: 71%
Earnings (10yr): $66,099
Students: 4,015

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Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1887

US #518 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,313/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $63,446
Students: 1,942

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Dominican University

River Forest, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1901

US #553 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,745/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $60,327
Students: 2,561

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Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1871

US #555 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,185/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $61,462
Students: 3,006

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Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1907

US #574 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,729/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $53,213
Students: 2,603

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Saint Xavier University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1846

US #670 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $10,970/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $58,656
Students: 3,096

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North Park University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1891

US #689 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,948/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $59,572
Students: 1,818

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Aurora University

Aurora, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1893

US #749 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,838/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $58,709
Students: 3,974

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Millikin University

Decatur, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1901

US #753 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $21,989/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $51,262
Students: 1,382

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McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1828

US #793 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $24,717/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $58,572
Students: 1,752

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Trinity Christian College

Palos Heights, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1959

US #1019 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,125/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $55,700
Students: 820

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Illinois College

Jacksonville, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1829

US #1065 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,298/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $52,575
Students: 930

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Quincy University

Quincy, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1860

US #1080 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $20,359/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $50,369
Students: 1,010

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Rockford University

Rockford, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1847

US #1102 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,436/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $54,794
Students: 972

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Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1850

US #1117 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,199/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $70,871
Students: 1,582

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Methodist College

Peoria, Illinois · Private University

US #1579 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $41,787/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $69,800
Students: 245

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Chamberlain University-Illinois

Addison, Illinois · Private University

US #1603 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,837/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $92,405
Students: 14,027

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Nursing programmes report a median $69,710 two years after finishing, across 1,442 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $27,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Bachelor's Nursing universities in Illinois?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Wheaton College. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Bachelor's Nursing universities in Illinois?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Bachelor's Nursing universities in Illinois?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Illinois?

Filtering by Illinois keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Bachelor's Nursing universities in Illinois

This page lists private Bachelor's Nursing universities in Illinois held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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