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Overview |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 87% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $226 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 31,304 students)
UIC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Illinois at Chicago ($30,441.00 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 University of Missouri-Columbia ($10,384 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 32.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,890 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Illinois at Chicago (87% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 19.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($13,813 vs. $11,545)
UIC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 111 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UIC (3.41)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 of Missouri-Columbia and UIC.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (69% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $7,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,200)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,883)
- UIC graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($193 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/