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Overview |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #274 | ||
| 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) | $11,178 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 84% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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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 | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| 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 | 89% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
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 (33,522 students vs. 31,013 students)
UIC vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 16.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Illinois at Chicago ($33,216.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- 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 ($11,499 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,550 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Illinois at Chicago (84% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($15,421 vs. $11,734)
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)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
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/