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Ohio State Wisconsin Purdue ISU UC Michigan University of Dayton Georgia Tech IU UT Austin Ohio University UIC| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | Miami | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 92% |
Admission |
Illinois | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $255 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 19,107 students)
Illinois vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Miami?
- Miami University is 15% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $12,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Miami than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($35,371.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Miami ($14,544 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 24.4% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,720 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (92% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 12.2% larger than aid received Miami University ($16,552 vs. $14,752)
Illinois vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 46 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or Miami? 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 Miami and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Miami University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $12,200 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $54,300)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,750)
- Illinois graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($211 vs. $255)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/