Chicago, IL · Springfield, IL · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of Illinois Chicago | University of Illinois Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 85.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,338 | $12,252 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $29,884 | $22,017 |
| Average Net Price | $10,852 | $10,809 |
| Graduation Rate | 62.0% | 53.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 33,906 | 4,628 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 17 | 13 |
GradFax Analysis
University of Illinois Chicago accepts 77.4% of applicants. University of Illinois Springfield accepts 85.9%. University of Illinois Chicago's in-state tuition is $14,338. University of Illinois Springfield's is $12,252. University of Illinois Springfield is cheaper. University of Illinois Chicago graduates 62% of students in 6 years. University of Illinois Springfield graduates 53%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Illinois Chicago. It accepts 77.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Illinois Springfield, on average. After aid, students pay $10,809/year versus $10,852/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Illinois Chicago: 62% of students finish in 6 years. University of Illinois Springfield is at 53%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.