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Overview |
CSU | UIC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 73% |
Admission |
CSU | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 43.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.1% higher at UIC than Chicago State University ($25,578.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than UIC ($6,446 vs. $10,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,800 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 15% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($15,891 vs. $13,813)
CSU vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 217 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming UIC students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or UIC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UIC and CSU.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Chicago State University (54% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $23,600 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $38,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($193 vs. $323)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/