University of Houston vs University of Illinois Chicago
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of HoustonHouston, TXCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, ILCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Illinois Chicago lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Houston has the higher graduation rate: 65% against 62% at University of Illinois Chicago.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Illinois Chicago has the lower price after aid: $7,529 a year, against $10,929 at University of Houston.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Illinois Chicago: $10,974 a year, against $14,276 at University of Houston.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Houston, TX
Chicago, IL
Setting
City
City
Students
46,676
33,522
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
77%
Average SAT
1250
1250
ACT middle 50%
23–29
25–31
Graduation rate
65%
62%
First-year retention
87%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,276
$10,974
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,929
$7,529
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,220
$8,119
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,528
$10,921
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,197
$16,185
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,811
$25,047
Median debt
$18,194
$16,704
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,377
$68,740
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.