Best public colleges in Illinois

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Location: Macomb, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 4,252 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 880-1090

#10. Western Illinois University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Carbondale, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,868 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 910-1140

#9. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,494 (10:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 810-1010

#8. Northeastern Illinois University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Springfield, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,653 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1210

#7. University of Illinois Springfield
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Dekalb, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 9,896 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 940-1170

#6. Northern Illinois University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Charleston, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 3,896 (11:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 890-1110

#5. Eastern Illinois University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Normal, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 18,069 (18:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1010-1230

#4. Illinois State University
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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Edwardsville, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,530 (12:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 900-1160

#3. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
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- Niche Grade: A-
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 19,961 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1120-1340

#2. University of Illinois Chicago
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Location: Champaign, IL
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 34,468 (13:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1270-1510

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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