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Overview |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 49% |
Admission |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 33,522 students)
UIC vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Wisconsin?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,178.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Wisconsin than University of Illinois at Chicago ($39,042.00 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 Wisconsin ($11,499 vs. $14,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,500 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Wisconsin Madison (72% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 35.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($15,421 vs. $11,350)
UIC vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 208 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
UIC vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $2,900 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/