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Overview |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Thomas More | ||
| 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 Thomas More based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 1,958 students)
UIC vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Thomas More?
- Thomas More University is 210.5% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($34,060.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Thomas More than University of Illinois at Chicago ($34,060.00 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 Thomas More ($10,384 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 43.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,014 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 72.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($23,834 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 76 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Thomas More University (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $7,400 more per year than Thomas More graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/