Most affordable Catholic colleges with a strong faith grade in Illinois

The lowest net prices among Catholic colleges with a Faith grade of B or better. Cost never changes a grade.

4 schools qualify, ranked by net price.

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).
Has a net price from federal data (the average yearly cost after grants, College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by net price, lowest first.

Updated Oct. 12, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

1
Quincy University
Quincy, IL · Private nonprofit
- Net price $20,359 a year
- 45% graduate
2
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Private nonprofit
- Net price $22,313 a year
- 50% graduate
3
DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
- Net price $30,902 a year
- 68% graduate
4
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
- Net price $36,079 a year
- 73% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Quincy University	$20,359	$24,000	$50,369	45%
Benedictine University	$22,313	$22,500	$63,446	50%
DePaul University	$30,902	$23,168	$68,751	68%
Loyola University Chicago	$36,079	$24,157	$71,530	73%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.