| UIC vs. GSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #57 in Federal Region V Universities #23 in Illinois Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,949 Illinois Residents $32,009 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,004 Illinois Residents $12,004 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,550 Illinois Residents $27,748 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,666 Illinois Residents $10,666 Out-of-State |
| More$14,289 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,959 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,240 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier77.35% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.27% |
| Favorable21.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.82% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger33,906 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,397 |
| Larger22,495 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,572 |
| Larger11,411 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,825 |
| Larger4,153 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,705 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 39% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower56% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 274) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,895) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 3,275 | Number of faculty | 898 |
| Higher$132,874 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,557 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.