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2021 Best Affordable Colleges in Illinois for Students from Japan

18 Colleges
$37,248 Avg Tuition & Fees*
51% Avg 4-Year Grad Rate*

When pursuing a degree in today's world, international students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking is part of that endeavor.

We analyzed 18 colleges and universities across Illinois to determine which were the best for Japanese students in Illinois. Instead of depending on subjective information, we focus on objective factors to determine this ranking. These factors include such things as the total number of international students at the school and the school's overall value.

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Top Value Colleges in Illinois for Students from Japan

See which schools came out on top of our ranking:

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Illinois State University tops this year’s ranking as the best value school for Japanese students in Illinois. Located in Normal, Illinois, the large public school handed out 4,745 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.6% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Illinois State come from such countries as India, Panama, and China. International students at Illinois State can expect to pay, on average, about $24,172 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $11,773 a year in average tuition and fees.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Illinois University. It ranked #2 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Japanese students in Illinois list. Located in Macomb, Illinois, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,560 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 3.4% of the total student body at the school. The top three countries sending students to study at WIU are India, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria. International students at WIU can expect to pay, on average, about $13,297 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $12,182 per year.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2021 Best Colleges for Japanese students in Illinois list. UIC is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,247 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 10.4% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at UIC are India, China, and Iran. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UIC is about $30,370 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $28,468 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Out of the 18 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Illinois University landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dekalb, Illinois, and it awarded 3,080 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.4% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at NIU are India, China, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at NIU is about $14,738 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $11,390 a year in average tuition and fees.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools for Japanese students in Illinois. SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,476 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 8.1% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at SIUC are India, Saudi Arabia, and China. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at SIUC runs, on average, about $15,240. Graduate students pay around $33,064 a year in average tuition and fees.

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With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois. Located in Champaign, Illinois, the large public school awarded 9,305 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 19.2% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at UIUC come from such countries as China, India, and South Korea. International students at UIUC can expect to pay, on average, about $37,632 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $30,862 per year.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

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Greenville University
Greenville, IL

With a ranking of #7, Greenville University did quite well on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois. Greenville is located in Greenville, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 249 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Of the total number of students at the school, 6.4% are international. Students from as far away as China, Japan, and Hong Kong come to Greenville to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Greenville runs, on average, about $29,810. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $8,568 per year.

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

North Central College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois list. North Central is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Naperville, Illinois. It awarded 751 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 2.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as Japan, China, and Vietnam come to North Central to study. International students at North Central can expect to pay, on average, about $42,206 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $15,822 per year.

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Millikin University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois list. Millikin is located in Decatur, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 451 bachelor’s degrees to qualified undergraduates.

Around 3.9% of the total student population at the school is international. Students studying at Millikin come from such countries as South Korea, Rwanda, and France. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Millikin runs, on average, about $39,592. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $20,000 per year.

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Roosevelt University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking. Roosevelt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 820 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 4.0% are international. Students studying at Roosevelt come from such countries as China, India, and Taiwan. International students at Roosevelt can expect to pay, on average, about $31,493 a year to attend the school. Graduate students pay around $21,605 a year in average tuition and fees.

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Columbia College Chicago did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 1,335 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.9% are international. The top three countries sending students to study at Columbia are China, South Korea, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Columbia is about $27,786 a year, on average. Graduate students pay around $2,350 a year in average tuition and fees.

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DePaul University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 3,335 diplomas to qualified bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 5.1% are international. Students studying at DePaul come from such countries as China, India, and Saudi Arabia. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at DePaul is about $42,012 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $18,341 per year.

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Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Knox College landed the #13 spot on the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois. Located in Galesburg, Illinois, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 318 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 15.8% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at Knox are China, Pakistan, and India. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Knox is about $51,576 a year, on average.

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Loyola University Chicago ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois list. Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,353 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the total number of students at the school, 3.8% are international. Students from as far away as China, India, and Saudi Arabia come to Loyola Chicago to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Loyola Chicago runs, on average, about $47,808. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $19,894 per year.

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Illinois Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking, coming in at #15. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 620 students in 2020-2021.

International students make up 33.9% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and Spain come to Illinois Tech to study. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at Illinois Tech is about $50,375 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $30,822 per year.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 588 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 30.8% of the total student population at the school is international. Students from as far away as China, South Korea, and India come to School of the Art Institute of Chicago to study. International students at School of the Art Institute of Chicago can expect to pay, on average, about $50,623 a year to attend the school. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $45,601 per year.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Northwestern University did quite well in the 2021 Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking, coming in at #17. Northwestern is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Evanston, Illinois. It awarded 2,722 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

International students make up 16.3% of the total student body at the school. Students from as far away as China, India, and South Korea come to Northwestern to study. Yearly tuition and fees (out-of-state) for undergraduates at Northwestern runs, on average, about $60,768. Graduate students pay around $56,567 a year in average tuition and fees.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Northwestern University Report

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University of Chicago came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Colleges for Japanese Students in Illinois ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 2,163 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 26.6% of the total student population at the school is international. The top three countries sending students to study at UChicago are China, India, and South Korea. Out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates at UChicago is about $60,963 a year, on average. The average tuition and fees for graduate programs is $63,936 per year.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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*Avg Tuition and Fees and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top 18 schools only.

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