Judson University

Judson University is a private, Christian university in Elgin, IL. It ranks #598 in the USA on our overall top colleges list, and admission is not competitive, not that selective, with a 71% acceptance rate. It has a very small student body with 799 full-time students in attendance. 24% of its graduates secure a Bachelor's in Business. Alternative favored options include Architecture, Religious Vocations, and Human Services, but there are 38 distinct focuses to choose from. If you plan to get a degree in architecture in Illinois, Judson is a great school for you, because its architecture program is the third best in the state. What's more, Judson University comes in 8th in Illinois on our most conservative colleges list. At sticker price, tuition costs $28,367 a year, if you're applying from Illinois. If you're not applying from Illinois, tuition could cost you up to $31,353. Before you rule out applying because of the cost, be conscious that every Judson undergraduate obtains some scholarship or grant funding. 63% of Judson University undergraduates end up graduating, prepared to begin their dream jobs. On average, alumni go on to make an annual income of $35,700 a couple years after receiving their diplomas. After another four years working, the graduate's average yearly income increases 19.9% to $42,800, which is 6.7% higher than the national median salary for individuals. Applicants may also like to know that Judson students' scores on the ACT math component usually range from 18 to 26 and it is required that you include your high school transcript when sending in your application. Secondly, about 58% of first-year, part-time students continue to pursue their degrees the following year. Apropos of your personal finances, be aware that the average tuition for people from households with an income of over $110k a year is around $23,304. On the subject of demographics, 50% of professors are women and 21% of students come from households with a yearly salary less than $30k. With respect to life on campus, first-year students don't have to live in dorms on campus. In closing, the highest-earning 1/4 of graduates earn a starting salary of $48,100 or more and the highest-earning quartile of graduates make $61,100 or more, six years after graduating.