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Overview |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $282 |
Diversity |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 1,410 students)
UIC vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 393.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.5% higher at Lawrence than University of Illinois at Chicago ($55,149.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Lawrence ($11,499 vs. $27,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,838 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 162.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($40,431 vs. $15,421)
UIC vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or UIC .
- Accepted freshman Lawrence students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Lawrence (63%)
UIC vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $16,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,350)
- UIC graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($193 vs. $282)
- More Lawrence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/