Principia College
Elsah, Illinois · Rural: FringeOfficial Website ↗
Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology →
Principia College is a private nonprofit four-year university located in Elsah, Illinois. With 338 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 44%, the institution is considered selective. Annual tuition is $32,250, significantly below average for private colleges. The six-year graduation rate is 76%, which is excellent compared to the national average of 63%.
The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.
- ✓Tuition ($32,250/yr) is well below the national average for private nonprofit colleges
- ✓Strong 6-year graduation rate of 76%, above the national average of 63%
- ✓Small campus environment (338 students) — more personal attention and close-knit community
- ·Room and board costs ($14,370/yr) add significantly to the total cost of attendance
This college is a strong fit for students who prioritize colleges with a strong record of graduate completion, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.
All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.
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