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University of Illinois Chicago vs Illinois State University

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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL

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Illinois State University

Normal, IL

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Metric	University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL	Illinois State University Normal, IL
Campus Location	Chicago, IL	Normal, IL
Admissions Acceptance rate	78.5%	89.0% More open
Scores Testing profile	SAT 1,242	SAT 1,127
Cost Annual tuition	$14,338 Lower cost	$16,021
After aid Average net price	$12,313 Best net price	$18,996
Outcomes Median graduate salary	$68,740 Higher outcome	$62,117
Completion Graduation rate	60.3%	66.3% Higher completion

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