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Overview |
UIC | LSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 39,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | lsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | LSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $8,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $8,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $14,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $21,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $13,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 88% |
Admission |
UIC | LSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 42,558 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 31,491 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 74% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | LSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | LSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $216 |
Diversity |
UIC | LSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | LSU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 37% | ||
Campus |
UIC | LSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 33,522 students)
UIC vs. LSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or LSU?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 39.1% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226% higher at UIC than Louisiana State University ($26,200.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than LSU ($11,499 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($14,296 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (88% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 14.2% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($15,421 vs. $13,509)
UIC vs. LSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or LSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LSU or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 71 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming LSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than LSU (74%)
UIC vs. LSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or LSU? 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 LSU and UIC.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $5,000 more per year than LSU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,900)
- UIC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($193 vs. $216)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/