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  1. University of Illinois at Chicago

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 3,293 reviews
    #17 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Junior: This is my first academic year at The University of Illinois at Chicago. I transferred to this University after attending to previous institutions. Prior to my time at UIC I didn't enjoy learning however, now I'm beyond excited to complete my degree. I'm a transfer student who felt completely welcomed into the UIC community from day one. Even with COVID restrictions and protocols I still felt welcomed by the student base and from my professors. Overall, I find UIC to be a great environment and feel safe while on campus. There's attentive leaders and faces throughout my campus which is also comforting. In general, Chicago isn't the safest area but, while in the quad or walking to classes it feels like you're not even exposed to the dangers outside of the learning bubble which I like. I would wholeheartedly recommend friends, family, and future students to attend UIC because this institution does not miss when it comes to receiving an education. Can't wait to be done with my studies!...Read 3,293 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,322 Net Price
    • 1030-1260 SAT Range
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  2. North Park University

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 695 reviews
    #50 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Freshman: north park not only offers excellent teachers and a great diversity of programs and sports, but it has given me the best college experience. all the staff are very nice and treat with respect and a lot of patience. The best thing is that all the buildings are close to each other. I am super happy because the university is in a central place, my favorite place is the gym, in my opinion North Park has an excellent gym with all the machines one can imagine for a gym. It has several recreational rooms and to study quietly. If you need tutoring, all the teachers have their office for one-on-one help. It is an excellent university...Read 695 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 48% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,068 Net Price
    • 970-1180 SAT Range
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  3. Dominican University

    • 4 Year
    • RIVER FOREST, IL
    • 690 reviews
    #57 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Junior: I transferred to Dominican after graduating from community college. The semester hasn't ended yet but from the moment I entered, everyone I've come across has been very helpful and friendly. Students and faculty actually look at you and say hello which is a huge change from attending a bigger school in the city. Despite being a new student, it feels like overtime, gaining familiarity and a sense of place won't be an issue here. ...I'm also impressed with how clean they've kept the facility. In terms of Student life and activities, I think they're doing what's feasible and safe during the pandemic.Overall, I've felt very welcomed here and could see myself continuing to complete my Bachelor's!Read 690 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,280 Net Price
    • 1000-1200 SAT Range
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  4. Elgin Community College

    • 2 Year
    • ELGIN, IL
    • 670 reviews
    #63 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Freshman: As a new student and also as an international student, I can attest to having a great time at ECC . Everybody is out to assist and help you settle down. The academic advisors, career specialists, student success coaches, and even the wellness service providers are very resourceful. We even have excellent tutoring services that help students with essays, assignments and projects. One can get extra credit for visiting the tutoring center. Student Life is amazing, there are lots of fun activities during welcome week. Enough clubs and organizations to help one feel at home while in college. During finals, activities are put in place to help students de-stress. ECC is a wonderful school. GO SPARTANS!!!...Read 670 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,565 Net Price
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  5. Northeastern Illinois University

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 1,139 reviews
    #109 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Sophomore: I moved to NEIU in the Fall of 2020 and it was my first time moving away from home, meaning I was very nervous and I just wanted to get off to a good start. With that being said, my first semester living on campus went a whole lot better than I expected. I met international exchange students from all over the world, I've had the opportunity to talk and work with incredibly educated and open-mindful professors. My first semester at NEIU had it's ups and downs due to being away from home, but I couldn't have asked for a more accepting and tolerant time. I look forward to going back for the Spring 2022 semester...Read 1,139 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,941 Net Price
    • 910-1120 SAT Range
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  6. College of Lake County

    • 2 Year
    • GRAYSLAKE, IL
    • 980 reviews
    #111 Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

    Sophomore: I really enjoy the professors at College of Lake County. There are all extremely helpful and caring to many of their students. They encourage you by providing a lot of resources that will help myself improve my grade, etc. They do not want their students to set up for failure, but for success. Although they are encouraging, you do have to take initation with your own education by staying on task and visiting office hours because they are always willing to help you be successful! If office hours do not work, CLC offers their own CLC tutoring center to give you more time options that can work around your own schedule!...Read 980 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,003 Net Price
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  7. Waubonsee Community College

    • 2 Year
    • SUGAR GROVE, IL
    • 575 reviews

    Freshman: I love being a student at Waubonsee Community College! The professors are all very helpful and want to see you succeed. I absolutely love how great the professors and staff are at the school, I cannot stress this enough. I feel I get more out of my campus and academic experience than what I'm paying for! The campus itself is safe and has good security. However, Waubonsee is most definitely not a classical "party school." And while the college offers a variety of student activities and clubs, it doesn't necessarily have the same school spirit as a traditional 4 year school. But overall, Waubonsee is a good place to pursue your academic goals whether you're fresh out of high school or you've been out of school for a while...Read 575 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,615 Net Price
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  8. Concordia University Chicago

    • 4 Year
    • RIVER FOREST, IL
    • 473 reviews

    Graduate Student: I am an online student in the doctoral program in Leadership , so I can’t make any recommendations on the physical location at CUC, but I am really enjoying the program thus far. I have had several excellent instructors and online learning experiences and have been academically challenged far more than I had anticipated, in a fun way! The coursework has been as challenging as I had hoped for and all the classroom experiences have been worth the investment...Read 473 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,051 Net Price
    • 1010-1180 SAT Range
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  9. Saint Xavier University

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 912 reviews

    Sophomore: Saint Xavier University is a very well-rounded school. It offers a lot of different degrees for whatever you want to do. It is very well-known for Nursing and business. The advisors and professors at this school are all very knowledgeable about the classes and about the majors. If you know what major you are taking, all of your class will be together for all four years. This helps tremendously because you become friends with others that you can rely on for all four years of school. This also helps for Nursing school, for when clinicals start, so you can carpool and study for tests and exams together...Read 912 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,975 Net Price
    • 960-1140 SAT Range
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  12. City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

    • 2 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 409 reviews

    Sophomore: At the end of my 2020 fall semester, I felt defeated. I was going through a trying time both academically and at home. My grades were slipping, I felt like I had no one I could reach out to. My advisor didn't have any open appointments for another two months. I felt defeated and discouraged as my second college semester came to a close. I had moved to a different city though, and would be changing schools. My expectations were low as I started to believe that colleges didn't have the students best interest at heart. Although, this quickly changed once I registered at Wright. I registered about one week before school started, but that didn't stop my advisor from reaching out consistently until we had our Skype chat. She wanted to get to know me, my goals, and my expectations. We went through all my class options and made sure to explain everything the school had to offer in extensive detail. I learned about tutoring and mental health awareness all in 60 minute chat. I am so thankful...Read 409 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,019 Net Price
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  13. City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College

    • 2 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 311 reviews

    Freshman: Going back to college in the middle of a pandemic I thought would be the most challenging part, but luckily I am feel so grateful with the professors and tutors I had in my fall semester. The advisors and financial aid people at Malcom X provided so much knowledge, care and understanding with how to go about enrollment, financials, and what classes to take. I highly recommend Malcom X for everything that I was able to accomplish this semester and I even made the Deans List during a pandemic at 35 years old. I have never felt more accomplished and like I can do something because of the way I was able to obtain the education within City Colleges. Thankyou!...Read 311 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,808 Net Price
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  14. Aurora University

    • 4 Year
    • AURORA, IL
    • 758 reviews

    Junior: I love Aurora University! I truly have Spartan pride. I love and appreciate how kind and personable the staff and professors are. No matter where you go to school, you’re going to run into some professors you bump heads with. But at AU, the good has always out shined the bad. I have enjoyed building professional relationships with my classmates, professors, and coworkers. AU feels like home away from home — a beautiful campus with quiet corners and loud cheers on the field. I am appreciative of the small, welcoming, and uplifting community we have here at AU. GO SPARTANS!...Read 758 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,906 Net Price
    • 960-1130 SAT Range
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  15. Triton College

    • 2 Year
    • RIVER GROVE, IL
    • 514 reviews

    Freshman: My overall experience so far at triton college has been great! The school has great security and it even has it's own police station there. So there is a lot of safety in that community college and don't have to worry about your own safety. Also the school is very serious with the students mental health and have couseling there to help you out and if you need further counseling they pair you up with different clinic so you can recieve further help. Overall the academics are great and there is wide variety to choose from as well and it has excellent professors and staff! I would really recommend coming to Triton College if you are looking for this kind of experience...Read 514 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $5,396 Net Price
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  16. Morton College

    • 2 Year
    • CICERO, IL
    • 217 reviews

    Junior: Overall I think morton college was amazing. The school itself is big and spacious. There’s a good mix of students to teacher ratio. The classes themselves are structured well in terms of getting assignments done and having enough time to learn certain topics. The pace for classes is definitely helpful for people who have responsibilities outside of school. Professors are willing to help...Before morton I was at Depaul University but left due to little time on assignments, and the awkwardness I had with professors.Depaul University goes by trimesters meaning you have a short amount of time to grasp concepts and do good. I had other responsibilities outside of school so I always felt rushed with my work and did feel good about the work I submitted. The professors I had didn’t care seem to care to help students. It felt forced so I definitely didn’t feel comfortable to ask for help...Morton College and it’s staff helped me so that I could succeed and for that I’m grateful.Read 217 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,475 Net Price
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  17. City Colleges of Chicago - Truman College

    • 2 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 399 reviews

    Niche User: Truman College is a great school for those who want to save money and transfer into a four year university later on. With the diverse group of individuals you can surround yourself by, making friends, and partnerships with people from around the world. Staff is great in helping you when you need them as it is their goal to help you and guide you as much as they can. On the other hand, the safety here is an issue because of the surrounding neighborhood...Read 399 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,859 Net Price
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  18. City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College

    • 2 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 667 reviews

    Freshman: For my freshman year, I attended Harold Washington College of the City Colleges of Chicago. The experience of attending City college was extremely humbling yet rewarding in the aspect that I was given the opportunity to better prepare both financially and academically by being able to develop improved study habits, fulfill specific general education credits for my dream school, and get more involved in my educational and local communities through service work, fundraisers and school community events created in my role in Black Student Union as treasurer, and volunteer work done in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. In my time as a business economics student, I was able to meet people of various backgrounds and learn about the many dimensions of business in an open environment built upon comradery and aspiration. ...HWC helped me to develop a sound academic foundation, a new understanding of the world around me, and a greater appreciation for education.Read 667 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,125 Net Price
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  19. City Colleges of Chicago - Richard J. Daley College

    • 2 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 251 reviews

    Junior: This school helps me and other students, the college advisor at daley College help you out & choose the classes they recommend to take as a requirement. the fact it's a 2 year school, you can save money so you can transfer to a 4 year school. If you apply on fsafa for daley you will get money back & it is like if you were taking the classes for free. This school is one of the best school in Illinois, I got so much support here at daley, my college advisor helps me out. This is my third year as a college junior at Richard j. Daley. So far as far as I know the only sports they offer is basketball & soccer for men's & women's and I think volleyball too not quite sure. The sports that you wanna join for example basketball they have a scholarship too. This school offers adult education and workkeys test for anyone that wants or needs to take it, whether your a student or not. I would highly recommend to anyone who doesn't have enough for a 4 year university to go to daley to save up money...Read 251 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $3,316 Net Price
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  22. St. Augustine College

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 67 reviews

    Junior: Starting college can be quite a challenge and yet stressful specially if you are the first one in the family to attend college. As I look back to my college experience I've come across so any things I could've done better. Someone to guide you through and help you make the right choices. But being the first one means making mistakes and learning from them. My parents never finished grammar school and they've never been the type of parents to support and guide you through rough and stressful times. But let me tell you, registering for St. Augustine College, was by far the best choice I've made on my career. Not only do they focus on you, by having small classes, but they treat you like family. They are very flexible with schedules, instructors are very helpful and will guide you through every step. Its not only a college, but they treat you like family!! I truthfully feel welcomed!...Read 67 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,461 Net Price
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  23. National Louis University

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 514 reviews

    Freshman: It is a pretty great school. Especially since I will be taking Culinary. I enjoyed the amount of dedication the teachers provided in order to ensure my education and learning is pursued. Therefore, I believe that this school was my best selection. Since transferring, I enjoyed being in this school especially the scenery of being in downtown Chicago. Additionally, the major I am pursuing is in Culinary arts. I enjoy how the teachers help especially since they have 10+ year experience so I can become a great chef when I get older. Great school!...Read 514 Reviews

    • A minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • $14,848 Net Price
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  24. American Academy of Art

    • 4 Year
    • CHICAGO, IL
    • 126 reviews

    Freshman: The school is incredibly friendly and the teachers are extremely understanding and genuinely want to help their students get their degree. One of my favorite parts of the American academy of art is that is a rather small is size, making it easy to get around and to get to know every one...Read 126 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,418 Net Price
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    Waubonsee Community College

    • 2 Year
    • SUGAR GROVE, IL
    • 575 reviews

    Freshman: I love being a student at Waubonsee Community College! The professors are all very helpful and want to see you succeed. I absolutely love how great the professors and staff are at the school, I cannot stress this enough. I feel I get more out of my campus and academic experience than what I'm paying for! The campus itself is safe and has good security. However, Waubonsee is most definitely not a classical "party school." And while the college offers a variety of student activities and clubs, it doesn't necessarily have the same school spirit as a traditional 4 year school. But overall, Waubonsee is a good place to pursue your academic goals whether you're fresh out of high school or you've been out of school for a while...Read 575 Reviews

    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $4,615 Net Price
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