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Overview |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $268 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 9,025 students)
UIC vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 346% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Illinois at Chicago ($48,930.00 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 St Thomas ($10,384 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 14.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,587 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Illinois at Chicago (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 133.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($32,284 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 110 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
UIC vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and UIC.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $100 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($18,750 vs. $26,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($193 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/