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OSU Loyola IIT Northern Illinois ISU UW-Seattle Illinois ISU UC Portland State University Western Washington University UB| University of Illinois at Chicago | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | UO | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 23,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $13,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $40,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $23,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $8,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 85% |
Admission |
UIC | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 39,400 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 33,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1130/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $218 |
Diversity |
UIC | UO | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UIC | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 23,786 students)
UIC vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or UO?
- University of Oregon is 16.4% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at UO than University of Illinois at Chicago ($40,647.00 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 UO ($11,499 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($14,600 vs. $15,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Illinois at Chicago (85% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 80.4% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($15,421 vs. $8,547)
UIC vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 27 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UO students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or UO? 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 UO and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $12,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,351 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,101)
- UIC graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($193 vs. $218)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/