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Loyola IIT LSU Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU UC UB Michigan State UChicago University of Illinois at Springfield| University of Illinois at Chicago | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lafayette, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 15,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #715 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | louisiana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $5,407 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $19,135 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $13,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 91% |
Admission |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 10,679 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 9,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1120/1255 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIC | UL Lafayette | ||
| 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 UL Lafayette based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 15,345 students)
UIC vs. UL Lafayette Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or UL Lafayette?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 106.7% more expensive to attend than UL Lafayette for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $5,407.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at UIC than University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($26,200.00 vs. $19,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than UL Lafayette ($11,499 vs. $13,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 21.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,988 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette than University of Illinois at Chicago (91% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 41.9% larger than aid received University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($15,421 vs. $10,869)
UIC vs. UL Lafayette Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or UL Lafayette? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UL Lafayette or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 23 points higher than at UL Lafayette (1069)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UL Lafayette (23)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UL Lafayette (3.4)
- UL Lafayette has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. UL Lafayette Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or UL Lafayette? 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 UL Lafayette and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of Louisiana at Lafayette (54% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $16,900 more per year than UL Lafayette graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UL Lafayette graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UL Lafayette graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UL Lafayette students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/