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Loyola Southern Illinois University IIT Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU UC UB Michigan State UChicago University of Illinois at Springfield| University of Illinois at Chicago | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 90% |
Admission |
UIC | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $221 |
Diversity |
UIC | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UIC | SIUE | ||
| 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
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 12,045 students)
UIC vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or SIUE?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.6% higher at UIC than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($26,200.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than SIUE ($11,499 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 38.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,562 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Illinois at Chicago (90% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 55.2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($15,421 vs. $9,934)
UIC vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 22 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UIC (3.41)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or SIUE? 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 SIUE and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,900 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,430)
- UIC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($193 vs. $221)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/