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Michigan State Loyola UM-Dearborn Oakland IIT Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit Eastern Michigan University UC| University of Illinois at Chicago | Wayne State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | WSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 23,630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #582 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | wayne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $12,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $29,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,321 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $15,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $10,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 96% |
Admission |
UIC | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 14,002 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 10,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,258 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $230 |
Diversity |
UIC | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UIC | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UIC | WSU | ||
| 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 23,630 students)
UIC vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or WSU?
- Wayne State University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at WSU than University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,622.00 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 WSU ($10,384 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,321 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than University of Illinois at Chicago (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 30.2% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($13,813 vs. $10,605)
UIC vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 22 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than WSU (75.3%)
UIC vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or WSU? 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 WSU and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Wayne State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $10,900 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,000)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $3,508 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,258)
- UIC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($193 vs. $230)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/