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UCF Florida State Loyola UT IIT Florida Northern Illinois ISU FGCU Illinois ISU FAU| University of South Florida Main Campus | University of Illinois at Chicago | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 33,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #234 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | uic.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $10,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $25,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $10,384 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $13,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 73% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 23,562 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 18,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $193 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | UIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 33,747 students)
USF Main Campus vs. UIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or UIC?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 140.6% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.3% higher at UIC than University of South Florida Main Campus ($25,578.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than USF Main Campus ($10,384 vs. $11,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,622 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (87% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 24.8% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($13,813 vs. $11,066)
USF Main Campus vs. UIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or UIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIC or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 85 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. UIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus 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 USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (54% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,400 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,147)
- UIC graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($193 vs. $197)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/