EDsmart, a leading educational resource platform, has released its 2025 rankings of the best online colleges in Illinois.
The rankings evaluate institutions based on admission rates, retention rates, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign leads the rankings, demonstrating exceptional performance across all metrics with a 93% retention rate and median post-graduation earnings of $64,802.
The top online colleges in Illinois for 2025 are:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Lewis University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bradley University
Elmhurst University
University of Illinois Springfield
DePaul University
Dominican University
Loyola University Chicago
Olivet Nazarene University
Aurora University
North Park University
Eastern Illinois University
Western Illinois University
McKendree University
Judson University
Greenville University
Northeastern Illinois University
Moody Bible Institute
Concordia University-Chicago
Lincoln Christian University
See details here: https://www.edsmart.org/accredited-online-colleges/illinois/
“Online education continues to evolve as a crucial pathway for Illinois students seeking flexible, quality higher education,” said EDsmart’s spokesperson. “These institutions have demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence while maintaining strong student outcomes and career preparation.”
Key findings from the rankings include:
– Top-ranked University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign boasts an 87% graduation rate
– Illinois Institute of Technology leads in post-graduation earnings at $70,803
– Public institutions offer the most affordable tuition rates, averaging $349.50 per credit for in-state online students
The complete rankings and methodology can be found at: http://www.edsmart.org/accredited-online-colleges/illinois/
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