Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU Loyola Mason IIT Northern Illinois ISU Virginia Tech Illinois Mary Washington College ISU UC Old Dominion| University of Illinois at Chicago | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UIC | VCU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | vcu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UIC | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $12,458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 83% |
Admission |
UIC | VCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | VCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UIC | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $240 |
Diversity |
UIC | VCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | VCU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UIC | VCU | ||
| 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 VCU based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 28,082 students)
UIC vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at VCU than University of Illinois at Chicago ($33,726.00 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 VCU ($10,384 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,279 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than University of Illinois at Chicago (83% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Chicago students is 9.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,813 vs. $12,583)
UIC vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 5 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming UIC students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UIC (3.41)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or VCU? 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 VCU and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (54% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $14,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,250)
- UIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($193 vs. $240)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/