University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs University of Illinois Chicago vs Northwestern University
This page compares University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois Chicago, and Northwestern University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Illinois. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the largest enrollment (36,258). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at Northwestern University ($89,363). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | University of Illinois Chicago | Northwestern University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Private nonprofit |
| In-state tuition | $16,004 | $14,338 | $68,322 |
| Average net price | $14,355 | $10,974 | $29,167 |
| Median student debt | $19,500 | $16,704 | $15,000 |
| Enrollment | 36,258 | 22,170 | 9,201 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 85.1% | 61.6% | 95.1% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $64,802 | $53,218 | $76,844 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $81,054 | $68,740 | $89,363 |
| Admission rate | 42.4% | 77.3% | 7.7% |
| Average SAT score | 1,440 | 1,250 | 1,533 |