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Overview |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 646 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $16,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $24,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 87% |
Admission |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,936 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 975 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 920/1190 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $299 |
Diversity |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 646 students)
UIC vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Brescia University?
- Brescia University is 146.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Brescia University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($27,000.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Brescia University ($10,384 vs. $16,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,540 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brescia University than University of Illinois at Chicago (87% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brescia University students is 75.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($24,180 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 89 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
UIC vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Brescia University (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $19,500 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $29,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($193 vs. $299)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/