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Overview |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 99% |
Admission |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 15,755 students)
UIC vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 354% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.7% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago ($49,800.00 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($10,384 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,890 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 167.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($37,006 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 165 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $100 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $61,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/