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NC State Wisconsin UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Michigan Purdue ISU UNCW Georgia Tech UT Austin ASU| University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 40% |
Admission |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $170 |
Diversity |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 31,705 students)
Illinois vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 77.7% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($35,580.00 vs. $30,446.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Illinois ($10,614 vs. $14,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($12,254 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (54% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($18,066 vs. $16,552)
Illinois vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 38 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Illinois (29)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
Illinois vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Illinois.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (89% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $400 more per year than UNC Chapel Hill graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $66,100)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $4,021 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($16,479 vs. $20,500)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($170 vs. $211)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/