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2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

[Biblical Studies](/majors/theology-and-religious-vocations/biblical-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value biblical studies schools.

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• Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

2027 Best Value Biblical Studies Schools in Illinois

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in biblical studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Biblical Studies Schools

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL

$15,786 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,097 Avg Student Debt

$45,399 Median Earnings (10yr)

Moody Bible Institute tops our 2027 list of the best value biblical studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Moody Bible Institute is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,786. Biblical Studies graduates carry a median of $13,097 in student loans. Biblical Studies graduates of Moody Bible Institute earn a median of $44,487 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,097 median debt. The acceptance rate is 83%.

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Wheaton College Illinois
Wheaton, IL

$45,546 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,147 Avg Student Debt

$63,756 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in biblical studies will find it at Wheaton College Illinois, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,546. Typical student debt for biblical studies graduates is $23,147. Early-career biblical studies graduates make about $29,986. Set against $23,147 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Wheaton College Illinois admits about 87% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.