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Overview |
UIC | OU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 29,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #223 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $5,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $19,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $10,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
UIC | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 22,337 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 17,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.66 | ||
| 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 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $206 |
Diversity |
UIC | OU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UIC | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 29,145 students)
UIC vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or OU?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 120.5% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $5,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at UIC than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($26,200.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than OU ($11,499 vs. $19,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,310 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 42.4% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($15,421 vs. $10,830)
UIC vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 112 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than OU (76.5%)
UIC vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or OU? 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 OU and UIC.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $2,600 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($193 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/