17 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Programs
| # | School | Net Price | In-State Tuition | Graduation Rate | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
|
$8,837 | $26,892 | 59.1% | 75.4% |
| 2 |
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois
|
$12,909 | $12,700 | 49.6% | 70.7% |
| 3 |
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
|
$14,093 | $13,403 | 45.2% | 68.0% |
| 4 |
National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois
|
$16,157 | $12,345 | 36.9% | 92.1% |
| 5 |
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, Illinois
|
$16,177 | $13,244 | 56.3% | 91.5% |
| 6 |
University of St Francis
Joliet, Illinois
|
$16,284 | $37,000 | 64.6% | 58.4% |
| 7 |
Illinois College
Jacksonville, Illinois
|
$17,945 | $37,470 | 61.1% | 77.2% |
| 8 |
Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois
|
$20,152 | $20,280 | 41.0% | 88.3% |
| 9 |
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, Illinois
|
$21,063 | $41,628 | 65.2% | 76.0% |
| 10 |
Blackburn College
Carlinville, Illinois
|
$21,814 | $26,758 | 52.4% | 64.4% |
| 11 |
North Central College
Naperville, Illinois
|
$23,033 | $44,394 | 71.1% | 60.9% |
| 12 |
Rockford University
Rockford, Illinois
|
$23,066 | $37,300 | 38.3% | 54.9% |
| 13 |
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
|
$26,788 | $32,520 | 48.5% | 94.8% |
| 14 |
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois
|
$26,984 | $43,930 | 86.6% | 88.4% |
| 15 |
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
|
$27,143 | $65,997 | 95.9% | 7.2% |
| 16 |
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, Illinois
|
$29,550 | $55,704 | 82.5% | 42.2% |
| 17 |
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
|
$35,196 | $51,716 | 76.9% | 79.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Millikin University's program so affordable compared to other private colleges?
Millikin's $8,837 net price represents a $18,055 discount from its published tuition of $26,892. The university provides substantial financial aid packages that make it cheaper than most public options in Illinois. This aggressive pricing strategy helps Millikin compete with state schools while maintaining its 75.4% acceptance rate and 59.1% graduation rate.
How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?
Eastern Illinois University graduates earn $41,565 annually while attending at a $14,093 net cost, creating strong return on investment. Columbia College Chicago graduates earn $27,204 despite paying $26,788 in net costs, showing a $14,361 earnings gap between programs. National Louis University falls in between with $34,882 graduate earnings at a $16,157 net price.
Does attending a more expensive school guarantee better graduation rates?
Northwestern University delivers a 95.9% graduation rate at $27,143 net cost, but several affordable options perform well too. Eastern Illinois maintains 45.2% graduation rates at $14,093, while Millikin achieves 59.1% at just $8,837. The relationship between cost and completion varies significantly, with some mid-priced schools like Roosevelt showing 41% graduation rates.
Where do most affordable Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies programs operate in Illinois?
Public universities dominate the lower cost range, with Northern Illinois at $12,909 and Eastern Illinois at $14,093 leading affordability. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers another public option at $16,177 net cost. However, private schools like Millikin and National Louis University break this pattern by offering competitive pricing below $17,000.
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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.