- Both University of Chicago and Yale University are private.
- University of Chicago is located in Chicago, IL and Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.
- University of Chicago has more expensive tuition of $66,939 than Yale University ($64,700).
- Yale University has tighter acceptance rate of 6.93% than University of Chicago (8.73%).
- Yale University has higher SAT scores of 1,540 than University of Chicago (1,540).
- University of Chicago is larger with 18,339 students than Yale University (14,776 students).
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| #9 in National Universities #1 in Illinois | Rankings | #5 in National Universities #1 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Chicago, IL | Location | New Haven, CT |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $66,939 | Undergraduate | $64,700 |
| $66,543 | Graduate | $48,300 |
| $43,934 | Financial Aid | $60,487 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $90 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $105 graduate |
| 8.73% | Acceptance Rate | 6.93% |
| 71.77% | Yield | 69.35% |
| 1,540 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 18,339 | Total Students | 14,776 |
| 7,595 | Undergraduate | 6,645 |
| 10,744 | Graduate | 8,131 |
| 28 | Online Enrollment | 74 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 95% | Graduation Rate | 97% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 99% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $103,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $124,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,573) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) $10,500 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 5 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,376 Full-time 491 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,715 Full-time 745 Part-time |
| 10,396 Full-time 1,968 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,979 Full-time 1,839 Part-time |
| $158,597 for Faculties $86,138 Part-time | Average Salary | $180,907 for Faculties $90,096 Part-time |