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Overview |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 64% |
Admission |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 33,522 students)
UIC vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Ohio State than University of Illinois at Chicago ($37,332.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Ohio State ($11,499 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($14,272 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Chicago than Ohio State University (72% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 30.8% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($15,421 vs. $11,791)
UIC vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 203 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Ohio State (50.8%)
UIC vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $11,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $50,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State 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/