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Wisconsin Purdue ISU Miami Michigan Georgia Tech UT Austin UIC IU Kentucky Loyola Ohio State| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | UC | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 64% |
Admission |
Illinois | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $237 |
Diversity |
Illinois | UC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 41,155 students)
Illinois vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or UC?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 8.5% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Illinois than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,446.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than UC ($14,544 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 1% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,720 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 89.5% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($16,552 vs. $8,733)
Illinois vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 140 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or UC? 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 UC and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $20,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($211 vs. $237)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC 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/