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Overview |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Ohio 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 24,145 students)
UIC vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 21.7% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at UIC than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,578.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Ohio University ($10,384 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 16.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,336 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 46.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($13,813 vs. $9,416)
UIC vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 16 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Ohio 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 Ohio University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $17,400 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio University graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/