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Overview |
UIC | Capital University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
UIC | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,617 students)
UIC vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Capital University?
- Capital University is 263.7% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Capital University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($39,900.00 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 Capital University ($10,384 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 17% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,308 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than University of Illinois at Chicago (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 106.1% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($28,469 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 41 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
UIC vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Capital 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 Capital University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,600 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,300)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/