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2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois

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Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 7,238 people earned their degree in divinity/ministry, making the major the 113th most popular in the United States.

Across Illinois, there were 381 divinity/ministry graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in divinity/ministry. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in divinity/ministry.

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Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for illinois divinity studies students.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #1 spot on the list. Trinity International University - Illinois is a private not-for-profit institution located in Deerfield, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate 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.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at TIU Illinois

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Christian University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Lincoln Christian University is located in Lincoln, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 ’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Lincoln Christian College and Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report

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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Moody Bible Institute landed the #3 spot on the list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s divinity studies degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Divinity/Ministry Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 33 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at LSTC

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 32 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Garrett - Evangelical Theological Seminary Divinity/Ministry Report

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University of Saint Mary of the Lake landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking. This small school is located in Mundelein, Illinois, and it awarded 30 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

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

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at University of St. Mary of the Lake

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Chicago Theological Seminary came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking. Chicago Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 24 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Chicago Theological Seminary

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With a ranking of #8, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Catholic Theological Union

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Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois

Olivet Nazarene University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. This small school is located in Bourbonnais, Illinois, and it awarded 23 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Olivet Nazarene University

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North Park University
Chicago, Illinois

North Park University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #10. North Park University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 15 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full North Park University Divinity/Ministry Report

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McCormick Theological Seminary landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking. McCormick Theological Seminary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at University of Chicago

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Meadville Lombard Theological School did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #13. Meadville Lombard Theological School is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 12 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Meadville Lombard Theological School

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Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking. Bexley Hall Seabury Western Theological Seminary Federation is located in Chicago, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s divinity studies degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Bexley Seabury

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Northern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Lisle, Illinois, and it awarded 5 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Loyola University Chicago ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Loyola University Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Loyola University Chicago Divinity/Ministry Report

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Greenville University
Greenville, Illinois

Greenville University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking. This small school is located in Greenville, Illinois, and it awarded 2 ’s divinity studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Divinity/Ministry at Greenville University

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Concordia University, Chicago
River Forest, Illinois

Concordia University, Chicago ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. River Forest, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s divinity studies degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at Concordia University, Chicago

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Judson University
Elgin, Illinois

Judson University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois list. Located in Elgin, Illinois, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified ’s divinity studies students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Judson Divinity/Ministry Report

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American Islamic College
Chicago, Illinois

American Islamic College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Divinity Studies Major in Illinois ranking, coming in at #20. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s divinity studies degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Divinity/Ministry at American Islamic College

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