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Loyola IIT Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU UCF FAU UC UB Michigan State USF Main Campus| University of North Florida | University of Illinois at Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | UIC | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
UNF | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNF | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $193 |
Diversity |
UNF | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNF | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UNF | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 156.2% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at UIC than University of North Florida ($25,578.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than UNF ($10,384 vs. $11,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 41.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,192 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of Illinois at Chicago (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 58% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($13,813 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 48 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UNF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or UIC? 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 UIC and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of North Florida (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UIC graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,750)
- UNF graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than UIC graduates. ($165 vs. $193)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF 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/