Best small Catholic colleges in Illinois
Catholic colleges with fewer than 2,000 undergraduates, ranked by Compass Score.
Best small Catholic colleges in Illinois3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Illinois.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Fewer than 2,000 undergraduate students (federal enrollment).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benedictine University | $22,313 | $22,500 | $63,446 | 50% |
| Quincy University | $20,359 | $24,000 | $50,369 | 45% |
| University of St. Francis | $13,006 | $21,079 | $63,926 | 67% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.