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Overview |
UIC | Washington State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 83% |
Admission |
UIC | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $211 |
Diversity |
UIC | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UIC | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Washington State based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 27,539 students)
UIC vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Washington State?
- University of Illinois at Chicago is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($10,970.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Washington State than University of Illinois at Chicago ($26,392.00 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 Washington State ($10,384 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 16.2% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($12,396 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State 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 29.2% larger than aid received Washington State University ($13,813 vs. $10,689)
UIC vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 53 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming UIC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Washington 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 Washington State and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $7,500 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,400)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,429)
- UIC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($193 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/