Catholic colleges with the most faculty per student in Illinois
Catholic colleges with the fewest students for each faculty member.
Catholic colleges with the most faculty per student in Illinois4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by students per faculty member.
How this list is made
- Schools in Illinois.
- Catholic undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has a student-to-faculty ratio from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by students per faculty member, fewest first.
Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit- 13 students per faculty member
- 12,487 undergraduates
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Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit- 15 students per faculty member
- 1,842 undergraduates
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy University | $20,359 | $24,000 | $50,369 | 45% |
| Loyola University Chicago | $36,079 | $24,157 | $71,530 | 73% |
| Benedictine University | $22,313 | $22,500 | $63,446 | 50% |
| DePaul University | $30,902 | $23,168 | $68,751 | 68% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.