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Cheapest Arts Colleges in Illinois

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Millikin University breaks expectations with the lowest net price for Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management at just $8,837, despite being a private institution. This creates an unusual pricing market where private colleges can cost less than public options after financial aid. The field connects well with Illinois' entertainment economy, from Chicago's theater district to the state's growing film production industry. Graduation rates span from 47% to 77% across the 13 programs, with earnings typically landing between $24,000 and $28,000 for recent graduates.
13
Programs
$8,837 – $35,196
Net Price Range
$25,771
Avg. Program Earnings
59.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $8,837 $26,892 59.1% 75.4%
2 $12,313 $14,338 60.3% 78.7%
3 $16,774 $36,258 47.4% 93.0%
4 $18,034 $43,520 60.1% 90.7%
5 $18,370 $37,882 62.6% 74.1%
6 $21,063 $41,628 65.2% 76.0%
7 $21,270 $30,598 51.4% 94.1%
8 $21,814 $26,758 52.4% 64.4%
9 $23,572 $39,680 72.1% 75.1%
10 $25,027 $30,910 53.3% 58.2%
11 $26,788 $32,520 48.5% 94.8%
12 $29,141 $44,460 70.0% 70.2%
13 $35,196 $51,716 76.9% 79.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Millikin University so affordable compared to other private colleges?

Millikin offers significant financial aid that brings the net price down to $8,837, even though the sticker price is $26,892. This makes it cheaper than the public University of Illinois Chicago at $12,313 net cost.

How do graduation rates vary among Illinois Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management programs?

Graduation rates range from 47% at Concordia University-Chicago to 77% at Loyola University Chicago. Bradley University and DePaul University both maintain graduation rates above 70%.

Is there a connection between program cost and post-graduation earnings?

Graduates from Elmhurst University earn $24,035 annually while those from Columbia College Chicago earn $27,507, despite Columbia having a higher net cost. The earnings range stays relatively narrow across different price points.

Where can students find the most competitive admission standards?

Judson University has the most selective admissions at 58% acceptance rate, followed by Blackburn College at 64%. Most programs accept between 70-95% of applicants.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.