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Overview |
UChicago | Penn | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 46% |
Admission |
UChicago | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $213 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 67% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Penn?
- University of Chicago is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at UChicago than University of Pennsylvania ($61,179.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than UChicago ($26,123 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pennsylvania are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($17,888 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Chicago than University of Pennsylvania (52% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Chicago ($57,175 vs. $48,422)
UChicago vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 49 points higher than at Penn (1457)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Penn (33)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have at the same average high school GPA (3.95) as students at Penn (3.95)
- Penn has a higher acceptance rate (6.5%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago or Penn? 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 Penn and UChicago.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than University of Chicago (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $25,100 more per year than UChicago graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $98,500)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $6,133 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($14,500 vs. $20,633)
- UChicago graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($149 vs. $213)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/