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Cheapest Germanic Languages Colleges in Illinois

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

The University of Chicago and Northwestern University create an unusual picture for Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics students in Illinois. Despite their elite status with acceptance rates of 5.43% and 7.21% respectively, both schools offer net prices under $28,000 for this major. Augustana College delivers the lowest cost at just $12,437, making it nearly $4,500 cheaper than the next option. Illinois MAP Grant recipients find additional support across the state's 15 participating institutions. The concentration of international business headquarters in Chicago, including major German corporations like Siemens and Bosch, creates career pathways for graduates with German language expertise. Public universities like Northern Illinois and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign keep costs accessible with net prices around $13,000-$15,000, while private colleges range dramatically from Augustana's bargain rate to Knox College at $24,875.
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Programs
$12,437 – $29,550
Net Price Range
72.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

16 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,437 $49,834 79.2% 61.2%
2 $12,909 $12,700 49.6% 70.7%
3 $15,201 $16,004 84.9% 44.8%
4 $16,177 $13,244 56.3% 91.5%
5 $17,945 $37,470 61.1% 77.2%
6 $18,191 $35,325 56.0% 68.0%
7 $18,967 $66,939 94.9% 5.4%
8 $18,996 $16,021 66.3% 86.2%
9 $21,063 $41,628 65.2% 76.0%
10 $23,033 $44,394 71.1% 60.9%
11 $23,572 $39,680 72.1% 75.1%
12 $24,875 $55,587 67.5% 73.3%
13 $26,984 $43,930 86.6% 88.4%
14 $27,143 $65,997 95.9% 7.2%
15 $29,141 $44,460 70.0% 70.2%
16 $29,550 $55,704 82.5% 42.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Augustana College the most affordable option for Germanic Languages studies?

Augustana College offers the lowest net price at $12,437, despite having a published tuition of $49,834. The school provides substantial financial aid that reduces costs by over $37,000 for the average student. With a 79.20% graduation rate and 61.22% acceptance rate, students receive quality education at a fraction of typical private college expenses.

How do Illinois public universities compare in cost for this major?

Northern Illinois University leads public options at $12,909 net price with in-state tuition of just $12,700. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign costs slightly more at $15,201 net price but offers an 84.90% graduation rate. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale provides another affordable choice at $16,177 net price, though with a 56.30% graduation rate.

Does the University of Chicago offer good value despite its reputation?

The University of Chicago maintains a net price of $18,967 for Germanic Languages students, remarkably affordable given its 5.43% acceptance rate and $66,939 sticker price. The school's 94.90% graduation rate ranks highest among all options. Students receive over $47,000 in average financial aid, making this elite education accessible to qualifying families.

Where do Northwestern and other expensive private schools rank in affordability?

Northwestern University costs $27,143 net price despite its $65,997 published tuition, offering substantial aid packages. DePaul University tops the list at $29,141 net price with a 70% graduation rate. Knox College and Wheaton College fall in between at $24,875 and $26,984 respectively, each providing different academic environments and outcomes for Germanic studies students.

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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.