Universities in Illinois
6 Illinois universities, most selective first, each on its own page. Public schools charge Illinois residents the in-state rate shown here; the price after grants is what students with federal aid actually paid.
How hard is it to get into a Illinois university, and what does it cost?
Acceptance rate and the middle half of admitted students' SAT scores, fall 2024, from the College Scorecard. Pay is for everyone who started with federal aid, ten years after starting.
| University | Acceptance rate | SAT, middle half | Tuition, in state | Out of state | Price after grants | Pay, ten years on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of ChicagoChicago · Private | 5% | 1510 to 1580 | $73,962 | Same | $16,776 | $103,872 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston · Private | 8% | 1510 to 1570 | $70,589 | Same | $34,420 | $104,255 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignUrbana · Public | 42% | 1310 to 1520 | $16,354 | $36,706 | $13,042 | $87,599 |
| DePaul UniversityChicago · Private | 76% | 1140 to 1330 | $47,676 | Same | $27,108 | $75,602 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Public | 77% | 1130 to 1350 | $14,652 | $30,754 | $9,540 | $73,666 |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Private | 82% | 1170 to 1360 | $56,060 | Same | $36,340 | $78,431 |
Other states, and your score
- Alabama
- California
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
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