| UIUC vs. UIC |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#60 in National Universities #37 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,267 Illinois Residents $40,096 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,949 Illinois Residents $32,009 Out-of-State |
| expensive$19,278 Illinois Residents $34,406 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,550 Illinois Residents $27,748 Out-of-State |
| More$16,592 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter42.37% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.35% |
| Favorable28.83% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.09% |
| High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger59,238 | Total Enrollment | Smaller33,906 |
| Larger37,140 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,495 |
| Larger22,098 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller11,411 |
| Larger9,212 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,153 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,895) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,871 | Number of faculty | 3,275 |
| Lower$131,040 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$132,874 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.