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Overview |
UIC | Judson University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Elgin, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | judsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Judson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $19,268 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $21,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 93% |
Admission |
UIC | Judson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,153 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Judson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Judson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $237 |
Diversity |
UIC | Judson University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UIC | Judson University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Judson 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 Judson University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 973 students)
UIC vs. Judson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Judson University?
- Judson University is 172.1% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Judson University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,850.00 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 Judson University ($10,384 vs. $19,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($11,320 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Judson University than University of Illinois at Chicago (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 52.9% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($21,123 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Judson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Judson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Judson University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 6 points higher than at Judson University (1086)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Judson University (24)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Judson University (58.2%)
UIC vs. Judson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Judson 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 Judson University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Judson University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $17,100 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $44,800)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Judson University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Judson University graduates. ($193 vs. $237)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/