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Overview |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $250 |
Diversity |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,638 students)
UIC vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 315.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at Hamline University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($45,540.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Hamline University ($10,384 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 28.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,213 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 139% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($33,013 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 35 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $6,800 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,100)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $24,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($193 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/