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Loyola IIT NMSU Northern Illinois ISU Illinois ISU UC UB Michigan State UChicago Texas Tech| University of Illinois at Chicago | University of New Mexico Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIC | UNM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 97% |
Admission |
UIC | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
UIC | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UIC | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 21,953 students)
UIC vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or UNM?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 61.3% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at UIC than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($25,578.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than UNM ($10,384 vs. $10,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Mexico Main Campus are 31.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($10,916 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Illinois at Chicago (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 48.8% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($13,813 vs. $9,280)
UIC vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 52 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman UNM students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or UNM? 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 UNM and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $19,200 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNM graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,500)
- UIC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UNM graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/