Best Colleges in the Midwest (2026)

Updated October 1, 2026

Best Colleges in the Midwest ranks 391 nonprofit four-year institutions in the Midwest. Schools are ordered by Azimuth's overall score for the Midwest, highest first.

The score combines four pillars, weighted 30% return, 30% mobility, 20% access and 20% affordability, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 1st on this list and reports $96,159 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing.

The list includes 116 public and 275 private schools, with public institutions making up 30% of the total. Trinity International University-Illinois posts the lowest average net price at $2,835, while University of Chicago holds the highest six-year completion rate at 96%.

The ranked list

391 schools in list order
Rank	School	Median earnings, 4 years after completion	Average net price	Net price, families under $30K	Admission rate
1	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI	$96,159	$13,138	$1,043	15.6%
	University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 1st on this list and posts median earnings of $96,159 for its graduates four years after completing.
2	University of Illinois Chicago · Chicago, IL	$72,839	$10,974	$7,529	77.4%
	With a six-year completion rate of 62%, University of Illinois Chicago ranks 2nd on this page.
3	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL	$79,628	$14,355	$2,038	42.4%
	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign admits 42% of applicants and reports median earnings of $79,628 for its graduates four years after completing.
4	University of Chicago · Chicago, IL	$127,757	$14,860	-$1,264	4.5%
	A private nonprofit university in Chicago, University of Chicago holds an average net price of $14,860 and ranks 4th on this list.
5	Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI	$74,093	$19,680	$7,068	84.8%
	Michigan State University reports an average net price of $7,068 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 81%.
6	Wayne State University · Detroit, MI	$68,551	$12,766	$11,090	81.2%
	Ranking 6th on this page, Wayne State University shows median earnings of $68,551 for its graduates four years after completing.
7	University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI	$78,974	$17,354	$4,200	45.2%
	University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates 90% within six years and reports an average net price of $17,354.
8	Northwestern University · Evanston, IL	$109,275	$29,167	$1,764	7.7%
	With an admission rate of 8%, Northwestern University ranks 8th on this list and posts median earnings of $109,275 for its graduates four years after completing.
9	Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN	$81,751	$14,600	$5,098	49.9%
	Purdue University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $81,751 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $5,098 for families earning under $30,000.
10	University of Michigan-Dearborn · Dearborn, MI	$77,294	$9,492	$7,211	55.6%
	Ranking 10th on this page, University of Michigan-Dearborn admits 56% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 58%.
11	Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH	$70,682	$17,339	$4,885	60.6%
	Ohio State University-Main Campus holds an average net price of $17,339 and reports median earnings of $70,682 for its graduates four years after completing.
12	Indiana University-Bloomington · Bloomington, IN	$74,511	$16,264	$6,324	78.2%
	With a six-year completion rate of 80%, Indiana University-Bloomington ranks 12th on this list and admits 78% of applicants.
13	Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO	$95,899	$21,786	$1,716	12.1%
	Washington University in St Louis admits 12% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 94%.
14	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN	$71,941	$16,778	$6,642	79.8%
	University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reports median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $71,941.
15	Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL	$64,583	$13,391	$10,126	69.8%
	Northern Illinois University ranks 15th on this list and posts an average net price of $13,391.
16	University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN	$100,684	$26,780	$7,244	11.3%
	University of Notre Dame reports median earnings of $100,684 for its graduates four years after completing.
17	Missouri University of Science and Technology · Rolla, MO	$93,514	$16,298	$10,912	72.6%
	With a six-year completion rate of 64%, Missouri University of Science and Technology admits 73% of applicants.
18	Illinois State University · Normal, IL	$62,507	$19,398	$11,568	88.2%
	Illinois State University ranks 18th on this list and reports an average net price of $19,398.
19	Indiana University-Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN	$64,616	$11,668	$5,701	76.4%
	Indiana University-Indianapolis posts an average net price of $11,668 and a six-year completion rate of 54%.
20	University of Missouri-Columbia · Columbia, MO	$69,651	$20,268	$13,841	78.5%
	University of Missouri-Columbia reports median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $69,651, and the school admits 78% of applicants.
21	Oakland University · Rochester Hills, MI	$68,708	$9,120	$4,422	87.8%
	Oakland University reports an average net price of $9,120 and median earnings of $68,708 for its graduates four years after completing.
22	Northeastern Illinois University · Chicago, IL	$60,607	$14,109	$13,709	74.6%
	Northeastern Illinois University ranks 22nd on this list and reports a six-year completion rate of 22%.
23	Saint Xavier University · Chicago, IL	$66,961	$10,970	$7,572	84.3%
	Saint Xavier University admits 84% of applicants and posts an average net price of $10,970.
24	University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS	$69,680	$18,059	$12,544	93.5%
	University of Kansas reports median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $69,680, and the school admits 93% of applicants.
25	University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA	$69,866	$22,531	$15,316	83.6%
	Median earnings of $69,866 for its graduates four years after completing coincide with a six-year completion rate of 75% at University of Iowa.
26	University of Nebraska at Omaha · Omaha, NE	$60,448	$13,441	$10,534	87.0%
	With an average net price of $13,441, University of Nebraska at Omaha admits 87% of applicants and ranks 186th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
27	Iowa State University · Ames, IA	$68,277	$18,589	$10,582	88.7%
	Iowa State University posts a six-year completion rate of 75% alongside median earnings of $68,277 for its graduates four years after completing.
28	Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI	$64,721	$8,624	$2,556	91.4%
	Graduates across all fields at Ferris State University earn a median of $64,721 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $8,624.
29	Purdue University Northwest · Hammond, IN	$73,337	$6,079	$1,432	72.4%
	An average net price of $6,079 coincides with median earnings of $73,337 for graduates of Purdue University Northwest four years after completing.
30	Illinois Institute of Technology · Chicago, IL	$91,312	$18,425	$12,964	54.9%
	A private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology admits 55% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $91,312 four years after completing.
31	Grand Valley State University · Allendale, MI	$60,491	$16,317	$12,272	83.0%
	Grand Valley State University has an average net price of $16,317 and a six-year completion rate of 67%, with graduates earning a median of $60,491 four years after completing.
32	Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH	$61,322	$14,764	$11,958	91.3%
	With an admission rate of 91%, Cleveland State University reports median earnings of $61,322 for its graduates four years after completing.
33	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI	$62,480	$15,014	$10,329	90.7%
	University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn a median of $62,480 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 49%.
34	Maryville University of Saint Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$84,871	$22,066	$16,528	95.1%
	Maryville University of Saint Louis reports $84,871 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $22,066.
35	University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$131,813	$31,817	$24,456	89.8%
	Graduates across all fields at University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis earn a median of $131,813 four years after completing, and the school admits 90% of applicants.
36	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL	$61,484	$13,297	$9,415	86.9%
	Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has an average net price of $13,297 and a six-year completion rate of 62%, with graduates earning a median of $61,484 four years after completing.
37	Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL	$65,199	$14,889	$8,483	97.5%
	With an admission rate of 98%, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reports median earnings of $65,199 for its graduates four years after completing.
38	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH	$72,188	$25,648	$17,974	85.3%
	Graduates across all fields at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus earn a median of $72,188 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 75%.
39	Michigan Technological University · Houghton, MI	$84,560	$14,182	$2,045	92.4%
	With an average net price of $2,045 for families earning under $30,000, Michigan Technological University ranks 39th on this list.
40	Governors State University · University Park, IL	$56,405	$12,329	$9,563	48.3%
	Governors State University posts a six-year completion rate of 22% and an average net price of $12,329.
41	University of Missouri-Kansas City · Kansas City, MO	$65,925	$13,310	$10,576	72.2%
	University of Missouri-Kansas City admits 72% of applicants and reports median earnings of $65,925 for its graduates four years after completing.
42	University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Lincoln, NE	$62,769	$17,747	$12,751	87.5%
	A public university in Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates 67% within six years and ranks 272nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
43	DePaul University · Chicago, IL	$73,466	$30,902	$27,359	75.9%
	DePaul University ranks 43rd on this list, with an average net price of $30,902 and median earnings of $73,466 four years after completing.
44	National Louis University · Chicago, IL	$63,065	$12,641	$12,462	95.1%
	National Louis University admits 95% of applicants and reports an average net price of $12,462 for families earning under $30,000.
45	Ball State University · Muncie, IN	$57,619	$14,940	$7,834	85.5%
	Graduates across all fields at Ball State University earn a median of $57,619 four years after completing, and the school admits 86% of applicants.
46	University of Michigan-Flint · Flint, MI	$65,600	$7,007	$1,517	70.5%
	University of Michigan-Flint posts an average net price of $1,517 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 40%.
47	Indiana State University · Terre Haute, IN	$57,688	$10,873	$6,455	80.8%
	Indiana State University ranks 317th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $57,688 for its graduates four years after completing.
48	Eastern Michigan University · Ypsilanti, MI	$59,616	$15,407	$13,250	79.6%
	A public university in Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan University admits 80% of applicants and graduates 46% within six years.
49	Case Western Reserve University · Cleveland, OH	$94,237	$41,190	$19,025	36.5%
	Case Western Reserve University reports median earnings of $94,237 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 322nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
50	Grinnell College · Grinnell, IA	$58,955	$17,648	$9,970	14.5%
	With an admission rate of 15%, Grinnell College graduates 88% of its students within six years and posts an average net price of $17,648.
51	Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH	$70,528	$21,637	$15,673	85.0%
	Ohio University-Main Campus, a public university in Athens, shows a six-year completion rate of 65% and median earnings of $70,528 for its graduates four years after completing.
52	Wichita State University · Wichita, KS	$59,707	$13,194	$9,734	94.0%
	Wichita State University admits 94% of applicants and carries an average net price of $13,194.
53	University of St Francis · Joliet, IL	$75,229	$13,006	$8,547	65.3%
	Graduates across all fields from University of St Francis earn a median of $75,229 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $13,006.
54	Aurora University · Aurora, IL	$64,521	$18,838	$14,525	80.9%
	Aurora University ranks 54th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 60% and an admission rate of 81%.
55	Kansas State University · Manhattan, KS	$64,711	$19,406	$13,178	81.7%
	Kansas State University posts median earnings of $64,711 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,178 for families earning under $30,000.
56	University of Detroit Mercy · Detroit, MI	$78,953	$15,232	$13,088	75.4%
	A private nonprofit institution in Detroit, University of Detroit Mercy reports median earnings of $78,953 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $15,232.
57	Western Michigan University · Kalamazoo, MI	$62,885	$15,273	$5,263	84.6%
	Western Michigan University admits 85% of applicants and graduates 58% of its students within six years, with an average net price of $5,263 for families earning under $30,000.
58	Washburn University · Topeka, KS	$56,774	$15,280	$20,310	Not reported
	With a six-year completion rate of 53%, Washburn University reports median earnings of $56,774 for its graduates four years after completing.
59	Saginaw Valley State University · University Center, MI	$63,454	$10,775	$9,844	72.1%
	Saginaw Valley State University ranks 59th on this list and posts an average net price of $10,775, with median earnings of $63,454 for its graduates four years after completing.
60	Augsburg University · Minneapolis, MN	$68,350	$23,873	$21,318	82.0%
	Augsburg University reports an admission rate of 82% and a six-year completion rate of 52%, alongside median earnings of $68,350 for its graduates four years after completing.
61	Indiana University-Northwest · Gary, IN	$59,535	$5,130	$1,419	73.4%
	Indiana University-Northwest posts a six-year completion rate of 37% and an average net price of $5,130.
62	The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences · Cincinnati, OH	$74,804	$18,378	$17,255	58.9%
	Graduates across all fields of The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn a median of $74,804 four years after completing, and the school admits 59% of applicants.
63	North Dakota State University-Main Campus · Fargo, ND	$67,679	$15,543	$9,370	95.0%
	North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranks 63rd on this list and reports an average net price of $9,370 for families earning under $30,000.
64	Dominican University · River Forest, IL	$59,507	$11,745	$9,759	90.3%
	A private nonprofit university in River Forest, Dominican University graduates 55% of its students within six years.
65	Wright State University-Main Campus · Dayton, OH	$62,601	$15,415	$11,952	96.3%
	Wright State University-Main Campus reports median earnings of $62,601 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a 96% admission rate.
66	University of Toledo · Toledo, OH	$66,084	$17,249	$13,524	92.0%
	With a six-year completion rate of 57%, University of Toledo ranks 380th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
67	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · Whitewater, WI	$58,704	$14,158	$8,440	85.7%
	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admits 86% of applicants and lists an average net price of $8,440 for families earning under $30,000.
68	Park University · Parkville, MO	$63,456	$21,032	$18,687	Not reported
	Graduates across all fields of Park University earn a median of $63,456 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 38%.
69	Milwaukee School of Engineering · Milwaukee, WI	$90,607	$22,453	$11,607	58.9%
	Milwaukee School of Engineering posts median earnings of $90,607 for its graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 67%.
70	University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND	$69,563	$18,551	$13,126	76.9%
	University of North Dakota ranks 399th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $18,551.
71	University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, IL	$63,235	$9,833	$5,778	85.9%
	A public university in Springfield, University of Illinois Springfield lists an average net price of $5,778 for families earning under $30,000.
72	University of Akron Main Campus · Akron, OH	$62,809	$13,946	$10,413	59.7%
	University of Akron Main Campus admits 60% of applicants and reports median earnings of $62,809 for its graduates four years after completing.
73	Indiana University-South Bend · South Bend, IN	$55,103	$8,653	$4,637	83.8%
	Indiana University-South Bend admits 84% of applicants and reports an average net price of $8,653.
74	University of Wisconsin-Platteville · Platteville, WI	$70,899	$16,032	$9,009	89.4%
	Graduates across all fields from University of Wisconsin-Platteville earn a median of $70,899 four years after completing.
75	Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI	$61,298	$17,597	$12,185	89.8%
	Central Michigan University posts a six-year completion rate of 59% and an average net price of $17,597.
76	Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH	$56,839	$20,787	$15,280	86.3%
	Kent State University at Kent ranks 76th on this list and reports median earnings of $56,839 for its graduates four years after completing.
77	Calumet College of Saint Joseph · Whiting, IN	$57,530	$22,451	$21,381	Not reported
	A private nonprofit institution in Whiting, Calumet College of Saint Joseph has a six-year completion rate of 23%.
78	Indiana University-East · Richmond, IN	$58,030	$8,134	$5,154	67.2%
	Indiana University-East reports an average net price of $8,134 and median earnings of $58,030 for its graduates four years after completing.
79	University of Northern Iowa · Cedar Falls, IA	$54,830	$15,901	$10,863	92.7%
	University of Northern Iowa admits 93% of applicants and graduates 68% of its students within six years.
80	University of Nebraska at Kearney · Kearney, NE	$56,647	$16,242	$13,066	89.5%
	With a six-year completion rate of 58%, University of Nebraska at Kearney reports median earnings of $56,647 for its graduates four years after completing.
81	Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI	$80,228	$31,487	$22,269	81.3%
	Graduates across all fields from Marquette University earn a median of $80,228 four years after completing, and the school admits 81% of applicants.
82	Minnesota State University-Mankato · Mankato, MN	$64,235	$19,139	$12,339	88.4%
	Minnesota State University-Mankato reports an average net price of $19,139 and a six-year completion rate of 54%.
83	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire · Eau Claire, WI	$60,838	$16,550	$10,270	82.3%
	University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ranks 83rd on this list, with median earnings of $60,838 for its graduates four years after completing.
84	Concordia University-Saint Paul · Saint Paul, MN	$68,250	$18,462	$16,406	78.9%
	A private nonprofit institution in Saint Paul, Concordia University-Saint Paul ranks 477th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $18,462.
85	Rush University · Chicago, IL	$110,508	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Rush University reports $110,508 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 480th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
86	Harris-Stowe State University · Saint Louis, MO	$46,752	$9,922	$9,827	Not reported
	Harris-Stowe State University, a public university in Saint Louis, posts an average net price of $9,922 alongside a six-year completion rate of 28%.
87	University of Missouri-St Louis · Saint Louis, MO	$62,350	$15,071	$13,031	62.7%
	University of Missouri-St Louis admits 63% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 57%, with median earnings of $62,350 four years after completing.
88	Indiana University-Kokomo · Kokomo, IN	$54,618	$3,968	-$583	86.5%
	With an average net price of $3,968, Indiana University-Kokomo ranks 88th on this list and reports median earnings of $54,618 for its graduates four years after completing.
89	Wilberforce University · Wilberforce, OH	$45,958	$5,567	$5,630	40.5%
	Wilberforce University admits 40% of applicants and graduates 12% within six years, while its graduates earn a median of $45,958 four years after completing.
90	Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO	$77,024	$24,398	$22,501	75.0%
	Saint Louis University reports a six-year completion rate of 80% and median earnings of $77,024 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $24,398.
91	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology · Rapid City, SD	$87,878	$20,183	$15,348	79.9%
	South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranks 91st on this list, with median earnings of $87,878 four years after completing and an average net price of $20,183.
92	Carleton College · Northfield, MN	$66,841	$25,407	$7,881	20.4%
	Carleton College admits 20% of applicants and graduates 90% within six years, while its graduates earn a median of $66,841 four years after completing.
93	College of the Ozarks · Point Lookout, MO	$44,258	$6,100	$6,381	12.0%
	College of the Ozarks posts an average net price of $6,100 and an admission rate of 12%, with median earnings of $44,258 for its graduates four years after completing.
94	Avila University · Kansas City, MO	$61,078	$16,053	$15,694	87.8%
	Avila University admits 88% of applicants and reports median earnings of $61,078 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 52%.
95	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · La Crosse, WI	$60,184	$16,210	$8,224	75.5%
	University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks 95th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 71% and median earnings of $60,184 four years after completing.
96	Youngstown State University · Youngstown, OH	$56,047	$12,767	$9,328	84.5%
	Youngstown State University reports an average net price of $12,767 and admits 84% of applicants, with median earnings of $56,047 for its graduates four years after completing.
97	University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI	$64,234	$17,490	$10,966	87.7%
	University of Wisconsin-Stout reports median earnings of $64,234 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $17,490.
98	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point · Stevens Point, WI	$51,548	$14,559	$8,833	91.8%
	With a six-year completion rate of 51%, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point admits 92% of applicants and ranks 98th on this list.
99	Concordia University-Chicago · River Forest, IL	$71,699	$18,436	$16,795	92.8%
	Concordia University-Chicago, a private nonprofit institution in River Forest, posts an average net price of $16,795 for families earning under $30,000.
100	University of St Thomas · Saint Paul, MN	$82,136	$29,155	$28,131	85.4%
	University of St Thomas's graduates across all fields earn a median of $82,136 four years after completing, and the school ranks 526th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
101	Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL	$73,865	$36,079	$28,992	81.6%
	Loyola University Chicago admits 82% of applicants and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $73,865 four years after completing.
102	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Winona, MN	$72,502	$11,704	$16,182	92.8%
	Ranking 102nd on this list, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota reports a six-year completion rate of 66% and an average net price of $11,704.
103	Ursuline College · Pepper Pike, OH	$73,605	$16,164	$13,134	74.9%
	Ursuline College posts median earnings of $73,605 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,134 for families earning under $30,000.
104	University of Minnesota-Duluth · Duluth, MN	$66,056	$18,743	$7,256	88.8%
	A public university in Duluth, University of Minnesota-Duluth graduates 65% of its students within six years and ranks 543rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
105	University of Saint Mary · Leavenworth, KS	$67,112	$22,519	$21,899	86.6%
	University of Saint Mary admits 87% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $67,112 four years after completing.
106	Fort Hays State University · Hays, KS	$56,419	$12,569	$7,661	90.3%
	With an average net price of $12,569, Fort Hays State University ranks 106th on this list and reports a six-year completion rate of 48%.
107	Mayville State University · Mayville, ND	$54,027	$11,456	$5,971	Not reported
	Mayville State University posts median earnings of $54,027 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $5,971 for families earning under $30,000.
108	Central Christian College of Kansas · Mcpherson, KS	$55,610	$11,404	$11,689	52.7%
	Central Christian College of Kansas admits 53% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $55,610 four years after completing.
109	Wabash College · Crawfordsville, IN	$68,626	$24,336	$16,586	63.3%
	Wabash College reports median earnings of $68,626 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 77%.
110	Western Illinois University · Macomb, IL	$57,453	$12,937	$6,941	71.2%
	With an average net price of $12,937, Western Illinois University admits 71% of applicants and graduates 45% of its students within six years.
111	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health · Omaha, NE	$74,574	$21,863	$17,272	73.4%
	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health ranks 111th on this list and posts median earnings of $74,574 for its graduates four years after completing.
112	Indiana University-Southeast · New Albany, IN	$54,129	$7,888	$3,782	84.5%
	Indiana University-Southeast, a public university in New Albany, has an average net price of $7,888 and a six-year completion rate of 39%.
113	Benedictine University · Lisle, IL	$72,460	$22,313	$20,168	95.2%
	Graduates of Benedictine University earn a median of $72,460 four years after completing, while the school admits 95% of applicants.
114	Mercy College of Ohio · Toledo, OH	$71,303	$17,989	$19,867	93.2%
	Mercy College of Ohio reports an average net price of $17,989 and median earnings of $71,303 for its graduates four years after completing.
115	University of Wisconsin-Parkside · Kenosha, WI	$55,184	$11,772	$7,425	75.4%
	Ranking 115th on this list, University of Wisconsin-Parkside shows a six-year completion rate of 40% and an admission rate of 75%.
116	Winona State University · Winona, MN	$60,533	$17,503	$10,224	75.5%
	Winona State University posts median earnings of $60,533 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,503.
117	Bemidji State University · Bemidji, MN	$60,307	$15,261	$10,073	56.0%
	With an admission rate of 56%, Bemidji State University reports median earnings of $60,307 for its graduates four years after completing.
118	St Catherine University · Saint Paul, MN	$65,829	$19,764	$17,890	91.9%
	St Catherine University graduates 61% of its students within six years and reports an average net price of $19,764.
119	Eastern Illinois University · Charleston, IL	$53,620	$12,786	$9,828	65.4%
	Eastern Illinois University ranks 119th on this list, with median earnings of $53,620 for its graduates four years after completing.
120	Bradley University · Peoria, IL	$74,150	$22,719	$17,269	76.8%
	Bradley University admits 77% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 76%, with graduates earning a median of $74,150 four years after completing.
121	Missouri State University-Springfield · Springfield, MO	$53,058	$17,613	$13,718	90.5%
	Missouri State University-Springfield reports median earnings of $53,058 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $17,613.
122	Columbia College · Columbia, MO	$57,679	$22,715	$23,967	Not reported
	A private nonprofit institution in Columbia, Columbia College posts a six-year completion rate of 42% and an average net price of $22,715.
123	University of Central Missouri · Warrensburg, MO	$54,054	$14,462	$10,965	63.8%
	University of Central Missouri admits 64% of applicants and shows median earnings of $54,054 for its graduates four years after completing.
124	University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh · Oshkosh, WI	$59,730	$14,305	$9,236	86.5%
	Graduates across all fields at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh earn a median of $59,730 four years after completing, and the school admits 86% of applicants.
125	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay · Green Bay, WI	$54,344	$13,369	$9,144	88.6%
	University of Wisconsin-Green Bay ranks 125th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 48% and an average net price of $13,369.
126	Graceland University-Lamoni · Lamoni, IA	$63,607	$18,504	$15,875	80.8%
	Graceland University-Lamoni reports median earnings of $63,607 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $18,504.
127	Elmhurst University · Elmhurst, IL	$63,784	$24,185	$17,892	73.6%
	With a six-year completion rate of 70%, Elmhurst University admits 74% of applicants and reports median earnings of $63,784 for its graduates four years after completing.
128	Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MN	$59,194	$13,529	$8,909	94.8%
	Saint Cloud State University admits 95% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $59,194 four years after completing.
129	Rockhurst University · Kansas City, MO	$76,125	$25,884	$22,797	69.6%
	Rockhurst University posts median earnings of $76,125 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 75%.
130	Illinois Wesleyan University · Bloomington, IL	$69,265	$28,199	$17,732	39.3%
	A private nonprofit institution in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University admits 39% of applicants and reports median earnings of $69,265 for its graduates four years after completing.
131	Wayne State College · Wayne, NE	$52,406	$15,360	$12,844	Not reported
	Wayne State College reports a six-year completion rate of 52% and an average net price of $15,360.
132	Miami University-Oxford · Oxford, OH	$70,785	$28,384	$16,015	75.4%
	Miami University-Oxford graduates 80% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $70,785 four years after completing.
133	Lewis University · Romeoville, IL	$66,586	$17,028	$10,382	71.3%
	Lewis University, a private nonprofit university in Romeoville, reports median earnings of $66,586 for its graduates four years after completing.
134	Missouri Southern State University · Joplin, MO	$52,419	$12,007	$9,759	97.0%
	Missouri Southern State University admits 97% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 42%.
135	Southeast Missouri State University · Cape Girardeau, MO	$51,502	$15,882	$12,704	73.5%
	Graduates across all fields from Southeast Missouri State University earn a median of $51,502 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $15,882.
136	Chicago State University · Chicago, IL	$56,486	$12,335	$9,073	43.3%
	Chicago State University ranks 136th on this list and carries an average net price of $9,073 for families earning under $30,000.
137	Walsh College · Troy, MI	$83,054	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Walsh College posts median earnings of $83,054 for its graduates four years after completing and ranks 636th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
138	University of Wisconsin-River Falls · River Falls, WI	$54,923	$14,054	$8,472	81.7%
	With a six-year completion rate of 57%, University of Wisconsin-River Falls admits 82% of applicants and reports an average net price of $14,054.
139	Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Rock Island, IL	$72,915	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences reports median earnings of $72,915 for its graduates four years after completing and ranks 641st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
140	North Park University · Chicago, IL	$65,399	$16,948	$14,845	68.5%
	North Park University admits 69% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $65,399 four years after completing.
141	Kettering University · Flint, MI	$99,943	$34,660	$24,910	78.7%
	Graduates of Kettering University earn a median of $99,943 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 71%.
142	University of Dayton · Dayton, OH	$78,870	$29,533	$21,736	65.5%
	University of Dayton posts an average net price of $29,533 and a six-year completion rate of 80%.
143	Kettering College · Kettering, OH	$80,027	$21,650	$16,000	76.5%
	Kettering College admits 77% of applicants and reports median earnings of $80,027 for its graduates four years after completing.
144	South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD	$63,042	$19,841	$14,266	98.3%
	South Dakota State University ranks 144th on this list, with an average net price of $14,266 for families earning under $30,000.
145	DePauw University · Greencastle, IN	$70,091	$22,264	$11,820	57.2%
	DePauw University reports median earnings of $70,091 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 75%.
146	Emporia State University · Emporia, KS	$53,751	$16,261	$11,452	97.7%
	Emporia State University admits 98% of applicants and shows an average net price of $16,261.
147	Missouri Western State University · Saint Joseph, MO	$53,293	$13,251	$11,243	Not reported
	Missouri Western State University ranks 147th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 39% alongside an average net price of $11,243 for families earning under $30,000.
148	Chadron State College · Chadron, NE	$51,820	$12,549	$10,047	Not reported
	Graduates across all fields from Chadron State College earn a median of $51,820 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $12,549.
149	Purdue University Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN	$56,455	$13,171	$8,306	83.9%
	Purdue University Fort Wayne admits 84% of applicants and reports median earnings of $56,455 for its graduates four years after completing.
150	Webster University · Saint Louis, MO	$75,697	$27,047	$22,359	86.2%
	Webster University, a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, shows median earnings of $75,697 for its graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 64%.
151	Northern Michigan University · Marquette, MI	$52,624	$14,085	$7,697	84.0%
	Northern Michigan University ranks 151st on this list, with an average net price of $7,697 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 52%.
152	Valparaiso University · Valparaiso, IN	$69,228	$18,578	$11,043	89.4%
	With a six-year completion rate of 70%, Valparaiso University reports median earnings of $69,228 for its graduates four years after completing.
153	Truman State University · Kirksville, MO	$56,947	$12,780	$6,046	83.8%
	Truman State University admits 84% of applicants and carries an average net price of $6,046 for families earning under $30,000.
154	The College of Saint Scholastica · Duluth, MN	$75,595	$27,846	$14,433	93.0%
	The College of Saint Scholastica ranks 154th on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $75,595 four years after completing.
155	College of Saint Mary · Omaha, NE	$64,669	$16,590	$14,090	44.7%
	College of Saint Mary admits 45% of applicants and reports median earnings of $64,669 for its graduates four years after completing.
156	Minot State University · Minot, ND	$56,408	$12,703	$9,492	64.6%
	Minot State University shows an average net price of $12,703 and a six-year completion rate of 45%.
157	Roosevelt University · Chicago, IL	$58,796	$20,194	$18,018	97.2%
	Roosevelt University, a private nonprofit university in Chicago, reports median earnings of $58,796 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,194.
158	Mount Mary University · Milwaukee, WI	$54,418	$20,144	$18,155	62.3%
	Graduates across all fields at Mount Mary University earn a median of $54,418 four years after completing, and the private nonprofit institution admits 62% of applicants.
159	Saint Mary's College · Notre Dame, IN	$69,406	$25,292	$16,760	76.0%
	With a six-year completion rate of 69%, Saint Mary's College ranks 159th on this list and posts median earnings of $69,406 for its graduates four years after completing.
160	Shawnee State University · Portsmouth, OH	$50,129	$14,381	$12,310	Not reported
	Shawnee State University graduates 48% of its students within six years and reports an average net price of $14,381.
161	William Jewell College · Liberty, MO	$66,965	$17,562	$12,909	38.4%
	William Jewell College admits 38% of applicants and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $66,965 four years after completing.
162	Minnesota State University Moorhead · Moorhead, MN	$55,083	$17,997	$11,129	58.8%
	Ranking 162nd on this list, Minnesota State University Moorhead reports median earnings of $55,083 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $17,997.
163	Creighton University · Omaha, NE	$81,178	$31,568	$20,472	79.8%
	Creighton University posts a six-year completion rate of 83% and median earnings of $81,178 for its graduates four years after completing.
164	Briar Cliff University · Sioux City, IA	$61,163	$23,907	$17,764	Not reported
	At Briar Cliff University, graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,163 four years after completing, and the private nonprofit institution reports an average net price of $23,907.
165	Bryan College of Health Sciences · Lincoln, NE	$77,318	$26,919	$23,196	67.4%
	Bryan College of Health Sciences admits 67% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $77,318 four years after completing.
166	Oakland City University · Oakland City, IN	$57,090	$15,210	$13,980	82.5%
	With an average net price of $15,210, Oakland City University reports median earnings of $57,090 for its graduates four years after completing.
167	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary · Kansas City, MO	$62,368	$23,006	$19,818	96.4%
	Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ranks 167th on this list, admits 96% of applicants, and reports median earnings of $62,368 for its graduates four years after completing.
168	University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne, IN	$62,831	$18,196	$12,720	96.0%
	Graduates across all fields at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne earn a median of $62,831 four years after completing, and the private nonprofit institution graduates 55% of its students within six years.
169	University of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD	$62,334	$19,858	$14,921	98.8%
	University of South Dakota admits 99% of applicants and reports median earnings of $62,334 for its graduates four years after completing.
170	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology · Terre Haute, IN	$97,780	$42,513	$36,843	76.9%
	Graduates across all fields of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology earn a median of $97,780 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 78%.
171	Saint Anthony College of Nursing · Rockford, IL	$82,776	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Saint Anthony College of Nursing ranks 171st on this list, with median earnings of $82,776 for its graduates four years after completing.
172	Grand View University · Des Moines, IA	$57,521	$21,774	$18,512	99.1%
	With an average net price of $21,774, Grand View University graduates 54% of its students within six years.
173	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary · Ankeny, IA	$35,449	$16,282	$14,121	67.5%
	Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary reports an average net price of $16,282 and a six-year completion rate of 68%.
174	Hamline University · Saint Paul, MN	$61,017	$20,744	$15,371	87.6%
	Hamline University admits 88% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $61,017 four years after completing.
175	Lakeview College of Nursing · Danville, IL	$84,051	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Lakeview College of Nursing ranks 738th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $84,051 for its graduates four years after completing.
176	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus · Bowling Green, OH	$54,998	$24,022	$18,396	81.0%
	A public university in Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus reports an average net price of $24,022 and a six-year completion rate of 64%.
177	Martin Luther College · New Ulm, MN	$49,182	$18,463	$11,233	87.2%
	Martin Luther College reports an average net price of $11,233 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $49,182 four years after completing.
178	Olivet Nazarene University · Bourbonnais, IL	$64,769	$20,729	$17,232	55.9%
	Olivet Nazarene University admits 56% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $64,769 four years after completing.
179	Albion College · Albion, MI	$55,297	$14,301	$10,036	80.7%
	With an average net price of $14,301, Albion College reports a six-year completion rate of 62%.
180	Carroll University · Waukesha, WI	$66,639	$15,193	$15,718	66.8%
	Carroll University ranks 748th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $66,639 four years after completing.
181	Lake Superior State University · Sault Ste Marie, MI	$56,687	$12,822	$3,516	Not reported
	Lake Superior State University reports median earnings of $56,687 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $3,516 for families earning under $30,000.
182	Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion · Marion, IN	$68,838	$22,866	$19,793	88.9%
	A private nonprofit university in Marion, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion admits 89% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 67%.
183	Northwest Missouri State University · Maryville, MO	$52,213	$16,244	$13,176	86.1%
	Northwest Missouri State University ranks 183rd on this list, with an average net price of $16,244 and a six-year completion rate of 54%.
184	Siena Heights University · Adrian, MI	$62,131	$17,124	$15,624	68.9%
	Graduates across all fields from Siena Heights University earn a median of $62,131 four years after completing, and the school admits 69% of applicants.
185	Saint Ambrose University · Davenport, IA	$67,026	$24,691	$22,037	77.3%
	Saint Ambrose University reports an average net price of $22,037 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 61%.
186	Davenport University · Grand Rapids, MI	$69,009	$17,707	$16,700	97.8%
	With an admission rate of 98%, Davenport University reports median earnings of $69,009 for its graduates four years after completing.
187	University of Minnesota-Crookston · Crookston, MN	$62,786	$12,212	$5,758	87.9%
	University of Minnesota-Crookston ranks 187th on this list and reports an average net price of $5,758 for families earning under $30,000.
188	Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing · Saint Louis, MO	$79,407	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	A private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing reports median earnings of $79,407 for its graduates four years after completing.
189	University of Nebraska Medical Center · Omaha, NE	$85,735	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	University of Nebraska Medical Center ranks 189th on this list, with median earnings of $85,735 for its graduates four years after completing.
190	University of Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN	$63,673	$21,602	$15,346	66.5%
	An average net price of $15,346 for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 66% are reported by University of Indianapolis.
191	Lindenwood University · Saint Charles, MO	$58,207	$19,638	$15,678	56.8%
	Graduates across all fields from Lindenwood University earn a median of $58,207 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 49%.
192	Peru State College · Peru, NE	$53,258	$11,632	$9,986	Not reported
	Peru State College reports an average net price of $9,986 for families earning under $30,000, alongside a six-year completion rate of 38%.
193	Lake Forest College · Lake Forest, IL	$62,893	$28,673	$19,605	56.8%
	Lake Forest College reports median earnings of $62,893 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $28,673.
194	Cleary University · Howell, MI	$67,914	$22,143	$18,046	67.5%
	Graduates across all fields of Cleary University earn a median of $67,914 four years after completing, while the school admits 68% of applicants.
195	Dickinson State University · Dickinson, ND	$59,571	$14,092	$10,479	37.0%
	A public university in Dickinson, Dickinson State University has a six-year completion rate of 51% and an average net price of $14,092.
196	Madonna University · Livonia, MI	$61,516	$17,755	$14,759	63.4%
	Madonna University ranks 196th on this list, with an average net price of $14,759 for families earning under $30,000.
197	University of Minnesota-Morris · Morris, MN	$51,631	$8,837	$1,694	74.9%
	With an admission rate of 75%, University of Minnesota-Morris posts median earnings of $51,631 for its graduates four years after completing.
198	Lawrence Technological University · Southfield, MI	$90,760	$32,918	$25,980	55.9%
	Lawrence Technological University reports median earnings of $90,760 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 61%.
199	University of Mary · Bismarck, ND	$65,398	$17,770	$11,593	75.3%
	University of Mary admits 75% of applicants and reports an average net price of $17,770.
200	Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences · Quincy, IL	$77,213	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Graduates of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences earn a median of $77,213 four years after completing, and the school ranks 818th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
201	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School · Ellendale, ND	$42,326	$19,359	$19,123	25.8%
	Trinity Bible College and Graduate School has an admission rate of 26% and a six-year completion rate of 46%.
202	Nebraska Wesleyan University · Lincoln, NE	$61,753	$18,327	$14,925	79.8%
	Nebraska Wesleyan University reports median earnings of $61,753 for its graduates four years after completing, with an average net price of $14,925 for families earning under $30,000.
203	Macalester College · Saint Paul, MN	$58,560	$32,149	$13,772	28.5%
	With a six-year completion rate of 87%, Macalester College admits 29% of applicants and reports median earnings of $58,560 for its graduates four years after completing.
204	Antioch College · Yellow Springs, OH	$39,456	$14,834	$12,578	89.1%
	Antioch College ranks 835th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $39,456 four years after completing.
205	Baker University · Baldwin City, KS	$69,904	$25,301	$21,057	94.2%
	Baker University reports median earnings of $69,904 for its graduates four years after completing, and admits 94% of applicants.
206	Marian University · Fond Du Lac, WI	$65,859	$21,937	$17,449	75.0%
	With a six-year completion rate of 44%, Marian University ranks 206th on this list and posts an average net price of $21,937.
207	Antioch University · Yellow Springs, OH	$63,882	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Antioch University ranks 851st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $63,882 four years after completing.
208	Southwestern College · Winfield, KS	$64,687	$29,824	$26,294	75.6%
	Southwestern College admits 76% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 36%, with an average net price of $26,294 for families earning under $30,000.
209	Lincoln University · Jefferson City, MO	$50,859	$19,092	$20,070	Not reported
	A public university in Jefferson City, Lincoln University reports median earnings of $50,859 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $19,092.
210	Trinity International University-Illinois · Deerfield, IL	$51,985	$2,835	$1,242	100.0%
	Trinity International University-Illinois admits 100% of applicants and carries an average net price of $2,835, the lowest on this page.
211	Hanover College · Hanover, IN	$56,221	$21,829	$16,832	83.7%
	Graduates of Hanover College earn a median of $56,221 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 67%.
212	Coe College · Cedar Rapids, IA	$57,133	$18,745	$11,479	64.0%
	Coe College ranks 864th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $18,745 and an admission rate of 64%.
213	Rockford University · Rockford, IL	$59,145	$22,436	$20,877	92.9%
	Rockford University admits 93% of applicants and reports median earnings of $59,145 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $20,877 for families earning under $30,000.
214	Mount Mercy University · Cedar Rapids, IA	$61,330	$20,168	$17,070	82.5%
	Mount Mercy University graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,330 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 58%.
215	Moody Bible Institute · Chicago, IL	$46,905	$22,221	$21,293	82.7%
	Moody Bible Institute ranks 215th on this list, with an average net price of $22,221 and a six-year completion rate of 62%.
216	Ohio Northern University · Ada, OH	$72,080	$24,478	$18,525	74.4%
	Ohio Northern University reports median earnings of $72,080 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 75% and an admission rate of 74%.
217	College of Saint Benedict · Saint Joseph, MN	$63,895	$26,640	$12,981	91.5%
	College of Saint Benedict reports median earnings of $63,895 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $26,640.
218	MidAmerica Nazarene University · Olathe, KS	$67,555	$32,165	$28,842	78.8%
	Graduates across all fields from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn a median of $67,555 four years after completing, and the school admits 79% of applicants.
219	William Penn University · Oskaloosa, IA	$53,878	$22,601	$20,608	51.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 33%, William Penn University ranks 219th on this list and posts median earnings of $53,878 for its graduates four years after completing.
220	St. John's College · Springfield, IL	$80,149	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	St. John's College ranks 890th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $80,149 four years after completing.
221	Ottawa University-Ottawa · Ottawa, KS	$62,228	$27,963	$22,449	83.0%
	Ottawa University-Ottawa admits 83% of applicants and reports an average net price of $22,449 for families earning under $30,000.
222	Walsh University · North Canton, OH	$63,410	$20,493	$20,458	70.7%
	Ranking 222nd on this list, Walsh University shows a six-year completion rate of 58% and median earnings of $63,410 for its graduates four years after completing.
223	The College of Wooster · Wooster, OH	$57,840	$23,458	$12,512	59.5%
	The College of Wooster posts median earnings of $57,840 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $23,458.
224	Andrews University · Berrien Springs, MI	$60,517	$12,547	$13,406	81.9%
	With an average net price of $12,547, Andrews University ranks 928th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
225	Edgewood University · Madison, WI	$68,625	$26,113	$22,291	75.7%
	Edgewood University admits 76% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $68,625 four years after completing.
226	North Central College · Naperville, IL	$61,656	$21,044	$12,507	77.3%
	Ranking 226th on this list, North Central College reports an average net price of $12,507 for families earning under $30,000.
227	Augustana University · Sioux Falls, SD	$65,005	$23,894	$18,746	67.8%
	Augustana University shows a six-year completion rate of 73% and median earnings of $65,005 for its graduates four years after completing.
228	Ashland University · Ashland, OH	$59,855	$21,988	$16,489	76.4%
	Graduates across all fields from Ashland University earn a median of $59,855 four years after completing, and the school ranks 945th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
229	Viterbo University · La Crosse, WI	$69,675	$21,260	$13,657	72.4%
	Viterbo University reports median earnings of $69,675 for its graduates four years after completing, and admits 72% of applicants.
230	Kalamazoo College · Kalamazoo, MI	$55,566	$19,072	$12,019	75.3%
	With a six-year completion rate of 76%, Kalamazoo College ranks 230th on this list and posts an average net price of $19,072.
231	Baker College · Owosso, MI	$53,754	$13,157	$11,976	81.9%
	Baker College reports median earnings of $53,754 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 82%.
232	Grace Christian University · Wyoming, MI	$43,821	$12,404	$9,538	99.2%
	Ranking 232nd on this list, Grace Christian University has an average net price of $9,538 for families earning under $30,000.
233	Buena Vista University · Storm Lake, IA	$50,318	$18,846	$12,901	77.6%
	Buena Vista University has a six-year completion rate of 62% and reports median earnings of $50,318 for its graduates four years after completing.
234	Mission University · Springfield, MO	$38,240	$21,383	$22,017	Not reported
	Mission University reports median earnings of $38,240 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 44%.
235	St Olaf College · Northfield, MN	$56,323	$23,874	$10,404	48.3%
	St Olaf College admits 48% of applicants and posts an average net price of $10,404 for families earning under $30,000.
236	University of Evansville · Evansville, IN	$59,762	$18,499	$14,451	77.6%
	University of Evansville reports median earnings of $59,762 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 64%.
237	Ripon College · Ripon, WI	$50,210	$20,216	$15,712	79.8%
	Ripon College ranks 237th on this list, with an average net price of $20,216 and a six-year completion rate of 63%.
238	Denison University · Granville, OH	$62,838	$40,007	$16,656	17.4%
	Denison University admits 17% of applicants and reports median earnings of $62,838 for its graduates four years after completing.
239	Mount St. Joseph University · Cincinnati, OH	$61,602	$16,530	$11,689	59.1%
	With an average net price of $11,689 for families earning under $30,000, Mount St. Joseph University ranks 239th on this list.
240	Allen College · Waterloo, IA	$73,966	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Allen College reports median earnings of $73,966 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 989th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
241	Alverno College · Milwaukee, WI	$67,760	$22,540	$22,032	85.7%
	Alverno College reports $67,760 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 49%.
242	Marian University · Indianapolis, IN	$72,150	$24,018	$23,195	95.5%
	Marian University admits 95% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 67%.
243	Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN	$70,633	$28,556	$22,218	87.8%
	Bethel University posts an average net price of $28,556 and graduates 71% of its students within six years.
244	Wheaton College · Wheaton, IL	$57,675	$26,975	$20,001	87.4%
	Graduates across all fields from Wheaton College earn a median of $57,675 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 85%.
245	Southwest Baptist University · Bolivar, MO	$54,286	$21,677	$21,978	68.4%
	Southwest Baptist University admits 68% of applicants and reports an average net price of $21,677.
246	Clarke University · Dubuque, IA	$59,490	$24,479	$23,405	71.8%
	Ranking 246th on this list, Clarke University shows median earnings of $59,490 for its graduates four years after completing.
247	University of Sioux Falls · Sioux Falls, SD	$58,903	$21,383	$18,145	82.9%
	University of Sioux Falls reports an average net price of $18,145 for families earning under $30,000 alongside an admission rate of 83%.
248	Judson University · Elgin, IL	$56,385	$18,558	$15,701	47.6%
	With a six-year completion rate of 60%, Judson University admits 48% of applicants and reports median earnings of $56,385 four years after completing.
249	Saint Johns University · Collegeville, MN	$72,829	$25,672	$10,354	90.6%
	Saint Johns University graduates 75% of its students within six years and posts an average net price of $10,354 for families earning under $30,000.
250	Ohio Dominican University · Columbus, OH	$61,640	$20,079	$16,997	94.2%
	Ohio Dominican University admits 94% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $61,640 four years after completing.
251	University of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA	$59,598	$23,386	$18,106	88.6%
	Ranking 251st on this list, University of Dubuque reports a six-year completion rate of 40% and an average net price of $23,386.
252	Morningside University · Sioux City, IA	$61,955	$31,320	$33,738	71.0%
	Morningside University shows median earnings of $61,955 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 71%.
253	Kenyon College · Gambier, OH	$57,786	$38,512	$18,242	31.0%
	Kenyon College reports median earnings of $57,786 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 82%.
254	Trinity Christian College · Palos Heights, IL	$57,170	$19,125	$12,891	84.9%
	With an average net price of $19,125, Trinity Christian College admits 85% of applicants and ranks 254th on this list.
255	Valley City State University · Valley City, ND	$52,034	$11,890	$7,879	99.1%
	Valley City State University, a public university in Valley City, posts a six-year completion rate of 53% and an average net price of $11,890.
256	Northwood University · Midland, MI	$67,409	$27,232	$25,700	64.5%
	Northwood University reports median earnings of $67,409 for its graduates four years after completing, and admits 65% of applicants.
257	Dakota State University · Madison, SD	$63,160	$21,057	$17,317	88.1%
	Dakota State University ranks 257th on this list, with an average net price of $21,057 and a six-year completion rate of 51%.
258	John Carroll University · University Heights, OH	$67,580	$28,746	$19,945	80.9%
	John Carroll University reports median earnings of $67,580 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 79%.
259	Dakota Wesleyan University · Mitchell, SD	$64,461	$19,735	$15,251	73.4%
	With an admission rate of 73%, Dakota Wesleyan University posts median earnings of $64,461 for graduates across all fields four years after completing.
260	University of Wisconsin-Superior · Superior, WI	$50,018	$12,220	$9,679	93.0%
	University of Wisconsin-Superior reports median earnings of $50,018 for its graduates four years after completing, and admits 93% of applicants.
261	East-West University · Chicago, IL	$43,920	$21,697	$19,168	Not reported
	East-West University reports a six-year completion rate of 16% and an average net price of $21,697.
262	Goshen College · Goshen, IN	$55,539	$14,493	$12,761	84.1%
	Graduates of Goshen College earn a median of $55,539 four years after completing, and the school admits 84% of applicants.
263	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing · Peoria, IL	$77,074	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing reports median earnings of $77,074 for its graduates four years after completing, and it ranks 263rd on this list.
264	Bellin College · Green Bay, WI	$77,238	$37,408	$29,994	97.2%
	Bellin College admits 97% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $77,238 four years after completing.
265	Gustavus Adolphus College · Saint Peter, MN	$61,015	$22,900	$12,015	61.0%
	Gustavus Adolphus College reports median earnings of $61,015 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 77%.
266	Tiffin University · Tiffin, OH	$63,797	$26,500	$24,278	80.1%
	With an admission rate of 80%, Tiffin University admits a large share of applicants, and graduates across all fields earn a median of $63,797 four years after completing.
267	Simpson College · Indianola, IA	$56,509	$21,936	$17,941	86.2%
	Simpson College posts an average net price of $21,936 and a six-year completion rate of 63%.
268	Southwest Minnesota State University · Marshall, MN	$55,009	$15,291	$10,559	62.2%
	A public university in Marshall, Southwest Minnesota State University shows an average net price of $15,291 and median earnings of $55,009 for its graduates four years after completing.
269	Capital University · Columbus, OH	$59,121	$22,576	$19,062	70.2%
	Capital University ranks 269th on this list and reports an average net price of $19,062 for families earning under $30,000.
270	Butler University · Indianapolis, IN	$73,732	$36,041	$25,278	85.1%
	Graduates of Butler University earn a median of $73,732 four years after completing, and the school admits 85% of applicants.
271	Augustana College · Rock Island, IL	$60,377	$22,736	$15,787	62.7%
	Augustana College graduates 73% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $60,377 four years after completing.
272	Drake University · Des Moines, IA	$65,232	$29,127	$25,824	63.9%
	With an average net price of $29,127, Drake University reports median earnings of $65,232 for its graduates four years after completing.
273	McKendree University · Lebanon, IL	$60,630	$24,717	$21,928	71.7%
	McKendree University admits 72% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 53%.
274	Huntington University · Huntington, IN	$52,242	$19,310	$10,796	75.6%
	Huntington University reports an average net price of $10,796 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $52,242 four years after completing.
275	Lakeland University · Plymouth, WI	$66,716	$24,212	$22,453	86.3%
	Graduates of Lakeland University earn a median of $66,716 four years after completing, while the school's six-year completion rate is 42%.
276	Wisconsin Lutheran College · Milwaukee, WI	$57,728	$23,245	$18,190	78.2%
	Wisconsin Lutheran College ranks 276th on this list and reports median earnings of $57,728 for its graduates four years after completing.
277	Baldwin Wallace University · Berea, OH	$59,094	$27,603	$21,296	75.7%
	Baldwin Wallace University reports median earnings of $59,094 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 67%.
278	Manchester University · North Manchester, IN	$52,989	$18,805	$13,875	71.1%
	A private nonprofit university in North Manchester, Manchester University shows an average net price of $18,805 and an admission rate of 71%.
279	Friends University · Wichita, KS	$57,698	$27,715	$21,714	55.2%
	Friends University ranks 279th on this list and 1075th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
280	Otterbein University · Westerville, OH	$58,068	$19,237	$12,458	84.5%
	Graduates across all fields from Otterbein University earn a median of $58,068 four years after completing, and the school admits 85% of applicants.
281	Lake Erie College · Painesville, OH	$57,903	$20,961	$20,195	70.4%
	Lake Erie College posts a six-year completion rate of 38% and an average net price of $20,195 for families earning under $30,000.
282	Marietta College · Marietta, OH	$64,527	$21,083	$18,254	79.3%
	With median earnings of $64,527 four years after completing, Marietta College also reports an average net price of $21,083.
283	Columbia College Chicago · Chicago, IL	$47,092	$26,598	$20,924	89.5%
	Columbia College Chicago, a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, admits 89% of applicants and graduates 52% within six years.
284	Central State University · Wilberforce, OH	$42,843	$13,096	$19,581	98.6%
	Central State University ranks 1098th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $13,096.
285	Beloit College · Beloit, WI	$48,801	$21,526	$15,176	63.0%
	Beloit College shows a six-year completion rate of 71% and median earnings of $48,801 for its graduates four years after completing.
286	Upper Iowa University · Fayette, IA	$58,837	$20,942	$17,715	96.5%
	An admission rate of 96% coincides with an average net price of $17,715 for families earning under $30,000 at Upper Iowa University.
287	William Woods University · Fulton, MO	$52,367	$26,569	$24,014	71.0%
	William Woods University ranks 287th on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $52,367 four years after completing.
288	Trine University · Angola, IN	$67,814	$25,355	$19,661	85.5%
	Trine University reports median earnings of $67,814 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 64%.
289	Millikin University · Decatur, IL	$54,115	$21,989	$18,659	66.7%
	Millikin University reports median earnings of $54,115 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 55%.
290	Eureka College · Eureka, IL	$49,625	$17,349	$13,711	85.0%
	Eureka College admits 85% of applicants, and graduates across all fields earn a median of $49,625 four years after completing.
291	Xavier University · Cincinnati, OH	$71,477	$32,997	$26,728	86.4%
	Xavier University posts a six-year completion rate of 69% and an average net price of $32,997.
292	Newman University · Wichita, KS	$56,857	$19,971	$18,060	74.0%
	Ranking 292nd on this list, Newman University shows median earnings of $56,857 for its graduates four years after completing.
293	Quincy University · Quincy, IL	$59,724	$20,359	$16,502	50.9%
	Quincy University admits 51% of applicants and reports an average net price of $20,359.
294	Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI	$60,889	$22,992	$19,281	70.9%
	Graduates of Calvin University earn a median of $60,889 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 74%.
295	Cedarville University · Cedarville, OH	$60,679	$24,468	$18,987	65.3%
	Cedarville University ranks 295th on this list, with an average net price of $24,468 and a six-year completion rate of 73%.
296	Bethel University · Mishawaka, IN	$53,289	$18,610	$17,580	97.7%
	Bethel University admits 98% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $53,289 four years after completing.
297	Spring Arbor University · Spring Arbor, MI	$55,203	$19,353	$14,530	51.5%
	Spring Arbor University reports median earnings of $55,203 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $19,353.
298	University of Mount Union · Alliance, OH	$57,955	$23,280	$16,786	78.2%
	Ranking 298th on this list, University of Mount Union shows a six-year completion rate of 59% and median earnings of $57,955 for its graduates four years after completing.
299	Ohio Wesleyan University · Delaware, OH	$54,483	$20,897	$15,412	55.6%
	Ohio Wesleyan University admits 56% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $54,483 four years after completing.
300	Carthage College · Kenosha, WI	$59,751	$26,565	$23,293	87.1%
	Graduates of Carthage College earn a median of $59,751 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $26,565.
301	Franklin College · Franklin, IN	$53,224	$22,855	$14,790	69.8%
	Franklin College reports median earnings of $53,224 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $22,855.
302	The University of Olivet · Olivet, MI	$52,261	$21,393	$19,656	83.3%
	With a six-year completion rate of 35%, The University of Olivet admits 83% of applicants and ranks 302nd on this list.
303	University of Jamestown · Jamestown, ND	$59,388	$19,567	$14,788	88.1%
	Graduates across all fields from University of Jamestown earn a median of $59,388 four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $19,567.
304	Wittenberg University · Springfield, OH	$54,622	$18,649	$17,609	72.4%
	Wittenberg University posts a six-year completion rate of 53% and an average net price of $17,609 for families earning under $30,000.
305	Grace College and Theological Seminary · Winona Lake, IN	$49,126	$19,932	$10,998	82.2%
	Ranking 305th on this list, Grace College and Theological Seminary shows median earnings of $49,126 for its graduates four years after completing.
306	Illinois College · Jacksonville, IL	$50,691	$18,298	$12,487	78.2%
	Illinois College admits 78% of applicants and reports an average net price of $12,487 for families earning under $30,000.
307	Union Adventist University · Lincoln, NE	$61,367	$23,716	$19,477	100.0%
	With an admission rate of 100%, Union Adventist University reports median earnings of $61,367 for its graduates four years after completing.
308	Kansas Wesleyan University · Salina, KS	$53,289	$22,671	$18,192	71.9%
	Kansas Wesleyan University graduates 49% of its students within six years and ranks 308th on this list.
309	Cornerstone University · Grand Rapids, MI	$53,010	$20,301	$20,177	77.8%
	Graduates across all fields from Cornerstone University earn a median of $53,010 four years after completing, and the school admits 78% of applicants.
310	Ohio Christian University · Circleville, OH	$49,508	$20,607	$22,113	38.0%
	Ohio Christian University posts a six-year completion rate of 34% and an average net price of $22,113 for families earning under $30,000.
311	Dordt University · Sioux Center, IA	$57,567	$25,807	$22,597	68.5%
	Ranking 311th on this list, Dordt University shows median earnings of $57,567 for its graduates four years after completing.
312	Muskingum University · New Concord, OH	$50,429	$19,532	$14,684	81.8%
	Muskingum University admits 82% of applicants and reports an average net price of $14,684 for families earning under $30,000.
313	Wilmington College · Wilmington, OH	$52,364	$24,153	$19,820	92.4%
	Wilmington College admits 92% of applicants and reports median earnings of $52,364 for its graduates four years after completing.
314	Ozark Christian College · Joplin, MO	$40,563	$20,580	$17,900	93.6%
	Graduates across all fields at Ozark Christian College earn a median of $40,563 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 64%.
315	Monmouth College · Monmouth, IL	$51,368	$17,133	$12,483	90.9%
	Monmouth College posts an average net price of $17,133, while its graduates earn a median of $51,368 four years after completing.
316	VanderCook College of Music · Chicago, IL	$55,437	$19,780	$16,308	89.5%
	VanderCook College of Music ranks 1222nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 67%.
317	Doane University · Crete, NE	$58,227	$26,364	$21,129	98.0%
	With an admission rate of 98%, Doane University reports median earnings of $58,227 for its graduates four years after completing.
318	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College · Saint Mary Of The Woods, IN	$47,647	$31,872	$33,513	72.4%
	Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ranks 1229th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports $47,647 in median earnings for its graduates four years after completing.
319	Evangel University · Springfield, MO	$46,593	$18,669	$16,198	71.6%
	Evangel University reports a six-year completion rate of 65%, and its graduates earn a median of $46,593 four years after completing.
320	Bethany Lutheran College · Mankato, MN	$47,456	$20,148	$12,571	39.0%
	Bethany Lutheran College admits 39% of applicants and posts an average net price of $12,571 for families earning under $30,000.
321	Tabor College · Hillsboro, KS	$47,989	$20,205	$17,884	64.6%
	Tabor College reports median earnings of $47,989 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 34%.
322	Mount Marty University · Yankton, SD	$57,208	$22,227	$19,564	42.6%
	Mount Marty University ranks 1235th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an admission rate of 43%.
323	Aquinas College · Grand Rapids, MI	$51,578	$16,626	$10,725	89.9%
	Aquinas College posts an average net price of $16,626, and its graduates earn a median of $51,578 four years after completing.
324	Barclay College · Haviland, KS	$42,262	$29,290	$27,180	51.0%
	Barclay College admits 51% of applicants and reports median earnings of $42,262 for its graduates four years after completing.
325	The University of Findlay · Findlay, OH	$60,876	$27,221	$22,052	83.4%
	The University of Findlay reports median earnings of $60,876 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $27,221.
326	Westminster College · Fulton, MO	$51,238	$24,314	$24,543	79.2%
	Westminster College admits 79% of applicants and graduates 55% of its students within six years.
327	Loras College · Dubuque, IA	$55,860	$20,716	$20,479	99.9%
	With a six-year completion rate of 68%, Loras College ranks 327th on this list and posts an average net price of $20,716.
328	Anderson University · Anderson, IN	$54,833	$25,021	$23,119	79.3%
	Anderson University shows median earnings of $54,833 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 79%.
329	Hope College · Holland, MI	$60,573	$27,182	$17,606	79.2%
	Hope College graduates 80% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $60,573 four years after completing.
330	Alma College · Alma, MI	$55,040	$20,694	$17,162	57.0%
	Ranking 330th on this list, Alma College carries an average net price of $20,694 and an admission rate of 57%.
331	Northern State University · Aberdeen, SD	$53,116	$15,812	$10,762	93.0%
	A public university in Aberdeen, Northern State University reports an average net price of $15,812 and a six-year completion rate of 49%.
332	Oberlin College · Oberlin, OH	$51,715	$38,645	$18,774	34.2%
	Oberlin College admits 34% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $51,715 four years after completing.
333	Luther College · Decorah, IA	$55,033	$23,097	$12,517	71.5%
	Luther College ranks 333rd on this list, with median earnings of $55,033 for its graduates four years after completing.
334	Central College · Pella, IA	$55,693	$23,377	$16,231	86.2%
	With an admission rate of 86%, Central College posts a six-year completion rate of 66% and an average net price of $23,377.
335	Malone University · Canton, OH	$51,485	$20,948	$13,290	75.9%
	Malone University reports median earnings of $51,485 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $13,290 for families earning under $30,000.
336	Mount Vernon Nazarene University · Mount Vernon, OH	$53,516	$22,421	$22,358	84.2%
	Mount Vernon Nazarene University admits 84% of applicants and graduates 68% of its students within six years.
337	Stephens College · Columbia, MO	$46,218	$23,459	$9,918	77.2%
	Stephens College admits 77% of applicants and reports median earnings of $46,218 for its graduates four years after completing.
338	Rochester Christian University · Rochester Hills, MI	$50,000	$21,456	$18,463	97.7%
	Graduates across all fields at Rochester Christian University earn a median of $50,000 four years after completing, and the school has an average net price of $21,456.
339	Midland University · Fremont, NE	$58,061	$26,267	$21,086	66.1%
	With a six-year completion rate of 42%, Midland University ranks 339th on this list and posts median earnings of $58,061 for its graduates four years after completing.
340	York University · York, NE	$47,078	$20,951	$19,343	51.9%
	York University reports an average net price of $20,951 and graduates 52% of its students within six years.
341	Northwestern College · Orange City, IA	$55,312	$25,907	$27,059	80.4%
	Northwestern College ranks 1286th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $55,312 four years after completing.
342	Maranatha Baptist University · Watertown, WI	$49,529	$26,005	$24,786	71.9%
	Maranatha Baptist University admits 72% of applicants and has an average net price of $24,786 for families earning under $30,000.
343	Missouri Valley College · Marshall, MO	$49,963	$18,086	$16,132	69.2%
	Missouri Valley College reports median earnings of $49,963 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 22%.
344	Concordia College at Moorhead · Moorhead, MN	$56,802	$24,902	$20,950	62.7%
	Concordia College at Moorhead ranks 344th on this list, with an average net price of $24,902 and a six-year completion rate of 61%.
345	University of Northwestern-St Paul · Saint Paul, MN	$57,471	$27,705	$26,696	93.5%
	University of Northwestern-St Paul admits 93% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $57,471 four years after completing.
346	Drury University · Springfield, MO	$47,568	$20,831	$18,759	57.6%
	Drury University reports an average net price of $18,759 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $47,568 four years after completing.
347	Bluffton University · Bluffton, OH	$49,053	$19,943	$16,363	67.2%
	Bluffton University ranks 1301st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and it graduates 53% of its students within six years.
348	Franciscan University of Steubenville · Steubenville, OH	$49,762	$23,589	$19,696	58.4%
	Franciscan University of Steubenville posts a six-year completion rate of 75% and reports median earnings of $49,762 for its graduates four years after completing.
349	Heidelberg University · Tiffin, OH	$52,647	$20,556	$18,217	85.8%
	Heidelberg University has median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $52,647 and an average net price of $20,556.
350	Concordia University-Wisconsin · Mequon, WI	$63,361	$36,201	$34,991	78.2%
	Concordia University-Wisconsin ranks 350th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 68% and median earnings of its graduates across all fields four years after completing of $63,361.
351	Cornell College · Mount Vernon, IA	$48,353	$23,634	$16,409	79.9%
	Cornell College admits 80% of applicants and reports an average net price of $16,409 for families earning under $30,000.
352	North Central University · Minneapolis, MN	$47,587	$25,817	$20,450	99.0%
	North Central University has median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $47,587 and an admission rate of 99%.
353	Blackburn College · Carlinville, IL	$46,015	$18,460	$16,838	63.2%
	Blackburn College ranks 1316th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its six-year completion rate is 57%.
354	Adrian College · Adrian, MI	$55,233	$25,368	$19,542	72.5%
	Adrian College has an average net price of $25,368 and median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $55,233.
355	Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SD	$48,243	$15,911	$11,863	96.3%
	Black Hills State University, a public school in Spearfish, has a six-year completion rate of 43% and an average net price of $15,911.
356	Greenville University · Greenville, IL	$47,578	$19,533	$19,181	97.5%
	Greenville University admits 98% of applicants and has median earnings of its graduates across all fields four years after completing of $47,578.
357	Wartburg College · Waverly, IA	$58,373	$32,908	$21,688	75.8%
	Wartburg College has median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $58,373 and an average net price of $21,688 for families earning under $30,000.
358	Calvary University · Kansas City, MO	$32,281	$16,334	$16,764	71.7%
	Calvary University ranks 1330th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its admission rate is 72%.
359	Lawrence University · Appleton, WI	$51,503	$23,401	$10,419	63.9%
	Lawrence University has a six-year completion rate of 77% and an average net price of $10,419 for families earning under $30,000.
360	Taylor University · Upland, IN	$51,779	$24,865	$16,143	73.5%
	Taylor University has median earnings of its graduates four years after completing of $51,779 and admits 74% of applicants.
361	Crown College · Saint Bonifacius, MN	$50,863	$26,672	$24,270	22.8%
	Crown College reports median earnings of $50,863 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $26,672.
362	Culver-Stockton College · Canton, MO	$48,225	$21,983	$17,712	99.1%
	With a six-year completion rate of 39%, Culver-Stockton College admits 99% of applicants and posts an average net price of $21,983.
363	Hiram College · Hiram, OH	$52,304	$21,058	$16,550	93.5%
	Hiram College ranks 363rd on this list, graduates 55% of its students within six years, and shows median earnings of $52,304 four years after completing.
364	Hannibal-LaGrange University · Hannibal, MO	$46,655	$22,814	$21,285	72.6%
	Hannibal-LaGrange University admits 73% of applicants and reports an average net price of $21,285 for families earning under $30,000.
365	Holy Cross College · Notre Dame, IN	$46,024	$26,728	$15,377	75.2%
	Graduates across all fields from Holy Cross College earn a median of $46,024 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 73%.
366	Bethany College · Lindsborg, KS	$45,971	$27,686	$22,561	56.0%
	Bethany College ranks 1352nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $27,686.
367	Manhattan Christian College · Manhattan, KS	$39,200	$24,213	$23,218	100.0%
	Manhattan Christian College admits 100% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $39,200 four years after completing.
368	Earlham College · Richmond, IN	$44,750	$24,714	$17,178	73.1%
	With a six-year completion rate of 69%, Earlham College reports an average net price of $17,178 for families earning under $30,000.
369	Palmer College of Chiropractic · Davenport, IA	$56,452	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Palmer College of Chiropractic reports median earnings of $56,452 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 1360th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
370	Knox College · Galesburg, IL	$49,217	$24,595	$17,134	70.8%
	Knox College admits 71% of applicants, graduates 68% within six years, and posts an average net price of $24,595.
371	Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science · Cincinnati, OH	$52,859	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science ranks 371st on this list, with median earnings of $52,859 for its graduates four years after completing.
372	Bethel College-North Newton · North Newton, KS	$55,094	$32,917	$35,147	93.5%
	Bethel College-North Newton reports an average net price of $35,147 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $55,094 four years after completing.
373	Hastings College · Hastings, NE	$52,539	$24,452	$21,646	71.7%
	Hastings College reports median earnings of $52,539 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $24,452.
374	Sterling College · Sterling, KS	$44,980	$22,371	$19,068	48.2%
	With a six-year completion rate of 41%, Sterling College admits 48% of applicants and posts median earnings of $44,980 for its graduates across all fields.
375	Concordia University-Nebraska · Seward, NE	$53,848	$23,965	$19,107	85.7%
	Concordia University-Nebraska ranks 375th on this list, graduates 65% of its students within six years, and shows median earnings of $53,848 four years after completing.
376	Cleveland Institute of Art · Cleveland, OH	$41,829	$29,208	$23,423	61.4%
	A private nonprofit institution in Cleveland, Cleveland Institute of Art has an average net price of $29,208 and an admission rate of 61%.
377	Minneapolis College of Art and Design · Minneapolis, MN	$41,825	$29,926	$23,662	48.5%
	Minneapolis College of Art and Design reports median earnings of $41,825 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 51%.
378	Saint Norbert College · De Pere, WI	$58,944	$26,172	$19,721	85.7%
	Graduates across all fields from Saint Norbert College earn a median of $58,944 four years after completing, and the school admits 86% of applicants.
379	Defiance College · Defiance, OH	$46,468	$26,337	$27,196	47.6%
	Defiance College admits 48% of applicants and posts an average net price of $27,196 for families earning under $30,000.
380	Lourdes University · Sylvania, OH	$55,959	$23,206	$22,220	74.1%
	Ranking 380th on this page, Lourdes University reports median earnings of $55,959 for its graduates four years after completing.
381	Missouri Baptist University · Saint Louis, MO	$52,550	$27,006	$21,808	68.6%
	Missouri Baptist University admits 69% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $52,550 four years after completing.
382	Benedictine College · Atchison, KS	$55,405	$27,891	$22,032	98.1%
	With a six-year completion rate of 62%, Benedictine College has an average net price of $27,891 and an admission rate of 98%.
383	Art Academy of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH	$35,735	$34,253	$33,835	34.5%
	Art Academy of Cincinnati reports median earnings of $35,735 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $33,835 for families earning under $30,000.
384	Kansas City Art Institute · Kansas City, MO	$36,640	$27,650	$26,293	54.8%
	A private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute graduates 58% of its students within six years and posts median earnings of $36,640.
385	McPherson College · Mcpherson, KS	$50,934	$26,441	$22,587	76.8%
	McPherson College reports median earnings of $50,934 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $26,441.
386	National University of Health Sciences · Lombard, IL	$43,705	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
	National University of Health Sciences reports median earnings of $43,705 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 1404th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
387	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design · Milwaukee, WI	$42,304	$26,541	$21,419	60.5%
	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design admits 61% of applicants and has a six-year completion rate of 67%.
388	Columbus College of Art & Design · Columbus, OH	$41,994	$29,439	$24,204	67.7%
	An average net price of $24,204 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 56% are posted by Columbus College of Art & Design.
389	Cleveland Institute of Music · Cleveland, OH	$37,132	$28,226	$23,782	47.3%
	Cleveland Institute of Music has an admission rate of 47% and its graduates earn a median of $37,132 four years after completing.
390	College for Creative Studies · Detroit, MI	$47,659	$34,617	$30,267	91.9%
	Ranking 1442nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, College for Creative Studies reports median earnings of $47,659 for its graduates four years after completing.
391	School of the Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago, IL	$45,385	$49,790	$43,798	77.5%
	School of the Art Institute of Chicago posts an average net price of $49,790 and a six-year completion rate of 67%.

* Net price can be negative: when grants and scholarships exceed the listed cost of attendance, students can receive the difference as a refund for other expenses.

How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by Azimuth's overall score for the Midwest, highest first. The score combines four pillars, weighted 30% return, 30% mobility, 20% access and 20% affordability, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The score draws on median earnings of federally aided completers across all fields, measured four years after completing, among those working and not enrolled. It does not measure fit or teaching quality. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranks 16th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and University of Illinois Chicago ranks 17th. The list includes 116 public and 275 private nonprofit institutions.

Best Colleges in the Midwest (2026)

The ranked list

How this list is ordered

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