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Overview |
UIC | UNT | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 83% |
Admission |
UIC | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
UIC | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UIC | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 33,522 students)
UIC vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or UNT?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 34.4% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $8,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at UIC than University of North Texas ($26,200.00 vs. $18,399.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than UNT ($11,499 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 35.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,805 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Illinois at Chicago (83% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 38.4% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($15,421 vs. $11,142)
UIC vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 1 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than UNT (72.5%)
UIC vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or UNT? 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 UNT and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of North Texas (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,900 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/