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Overview |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 630 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $12,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $12,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $12,613 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $11,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 67% |
Admission |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 1,198 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $208 |
Diversity |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UIC | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 630 students)
UIC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 16.8% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($12,808.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at UIC than University of Minnesota Rochester ($25,578.00 vs. $12,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Minnesota-Rochester ($10,384 vs. $12,613)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Rochester are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,882 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Minnesota Rochester (73% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Rochester ($13,813 vs. $11,833)
UIC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 18 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Minnesota-Rochester (24)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.7%)
UIC vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 University of Minnesota-Rochester and UIC.
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $3,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,200)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,435 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,185)
- UIC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates. ($193 vs. $208)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/