University of Notre Dame

Three prestigious colleges around Chicago were named among the top 10 most expensive private universities across the U.S., according to a newly released list.

A “cartel” of elite universities that includes Northwestern, University of Chicago and Notre Dame conspired to restrict financial aid for needy students, a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Chicago claims.

Northwestern University was ranked at No. 14 while the University of Chicago came in right behind at No. 15