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Overview |
UIC | Webster University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
UIC | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UIC | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIC | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
UIC | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 6,396 students)
UIC vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Webster University?
- Webster University is 170.2% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Webster University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,640.00 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 Webster University ($10,384 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,398 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Illinois at Chicago (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 51.6% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($20,944 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 17 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Webster University (55.1%)
UIC vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Webster University? 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 Webster University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,100 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/