Chicago, IL · Macomb, IL · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of Illinois Chicago | Western Illinois University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 75.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,338 | $14,952 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $29,360 | $14,952 |
| Average Net Price | $11,499 | $12,168 |
| Graduation Rate | 60.0% | 45.0% |
GradFax Analysis
University of Illinois Chicago accepts 78.5% of applicants. Western Illinois University accepts 75.0%. Tuition is close: $14,338 at University of Illinois Chicago, $14,952 at Western Illinois University. University of Illinois Chicago graduates 60% of students in 6 years. Western Illinois University graduates 45%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Western Illinois University. It accepts 75.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Illinois Chicago, on average. After aid, students pay $11,499/year versus $12,168/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Illinois Chicago: 60% of students finish in 6 years. Western Illinois University is at 45%.
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.