These are the Best Public Universities in Illinois for 2017

Public universities are seeing some interesting trends when it comes to enrollment. The Chicago Tribune reported that while the University of Illinois announced its largest freshman class in its history, other schools are seeing steep drops in enrollment amid the budget impasse.

So before making an investment in a public university, know which one will get you the best value. The education website Niche looked at the best public universities in Illinois by looking at schools’ academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Here’s where the state's public colleges ranked on Niche's list, along with the grades they received in each category.

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