- Aurora University is a private school while University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Illinois.
- UIC has more expensive tuition of $29,360 than Aurora University ($28,220).
- UIC has tighter acceptance rate of 77.08% than Aurora University (87.32%).
- UIC has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than Aurora University (1,080).
- UIC is larger with 33,747 students than Aurora University (5,918 students).
| Aurora University View More Rivals | University of Illinois Chicago View More Rivals | |
| #15 in Illinois | Rankings | #78 in National Universities #6 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Aurora, IL | Location | Chicago, IL |
| Known as | UIC | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,220 | Undergraduate | $14,338 Illinois residents $29,360 out-of-state |
| $15,363 | Graduate | $17,268 Illinois residents $28,641 out-of-state |
| $16,169 | Financial Aid | $12,539 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| 87.32% | Acceptance Rate | 77.08% |
| 29.97% | Yield | 28.00% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,918 | Total Students | 33,747 |
| 4,048 | Undergraduate | 21,807 |
| 1,870 | Graduate | 11,940 |
| 1,615 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 73% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 757) $7,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,289) $8,646 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,770 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 132 Full-time 399 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,250 Full-time 850 Part-time |
| 411 Full-time 455 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,750 Full-time 1,995 Part-time |
| $74,198 for Faculties $75,441 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,377 for Faculties $71,907 Part-time |