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Overview |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $217 |
Diversity |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 16,658 students)
UIC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 55.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UIC than SUNY at Albany ($25,578.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than University at Albany- SUNY ($10,384 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 8.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,400 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Illinois at Chicago (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 20.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($13,813 vs. $11,485)
UIC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 1 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
UIC vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UIC.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (64% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $6,100 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,315 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,065)
- UIC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($193 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/