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Jiya Chauhan

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The University of Chicago is better than the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. As per the unofficial source, the University of Chicago ranks at #11 among national universities, whereas the UIUC stands at #33 position. Also, the University of Chicago's graduation rate is higher than that of UIUC. Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two universities:

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University of Chicago

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

US News National University Rankings 2025

#11

#33

Graduation Rate

86%

73%

Acceptance Rate

5%

44%

Tuition fees

UG: INR 48 L-INR 56L

PG: INR 19L- INR 93L

UG: INR 28L- INR 36L

PG: INR 14L- INR 45L

Student-faculty ratio

5:1

20:1

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Nishtha Bhatnagar

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Both the University of Chicago and Northwestern University are ranked among the top 20 national universities and have excellent reputations. The two universities' acceptance and graduation rates differ by a relatively small amount, which illustrates how difficult admissions is for both. Students must choose either of the two as both have almost the same specifications. However, they can consider the location of the universities. Below, students can view a comparison of the most prominent universities:

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Northwestern University

University of Chicago

US News National University Rankings 2024

#6

#11

Acceptance rate

7.2%

5%

Graduation rate

88%

86%

Student-faculty ratio

6:1

5:1

Tuition cost

UG: INR 54L-INR 56L

PG: INR 16L-INR 97L

UG: INR 48L-INR 56L

PG: INR 19L-INR 93L

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C Kranthi kumar

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Choosing between University in USA and India it is based on your interests on some topics like

1.curriculums

Both the universities will be having good teaching faculty and good equipment of labs and good equipment of library

2.reputition

Based on the reputation university of Chicago has more reputation than lucknow because it is in new york

3.fees

University of Chicago:80,000 dollars per year

Lucknow:20 to 25 Lacs for the entire course

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Anushree Sinha

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University of Illinois at Chicago as well as the University of Chicago are two well-known universities in USA and great study abroad options for students. When it comes to rankings, University of Chicago beats University of Illinois at Chicagoo with the rank #11 in QS World University Rankings for the year 2024. The latter has been ranked #323 in the same category. Check comparison below-

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University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Chicago

Acceptance Rate

79%

5%

Average GPA/Grades Required

3.0- 3.8 GPA

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Annual Tuition Fee (MBA)

INR 22L - 29L

INR 41L - 67L

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Akanksha Malhotra

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The University of Chicago needs candidates with Strong Math skills, relevant work experience, and basic programming skills. The documents required to apply to the University of Chicago MSc in Financial Mathematics are:

  • CV / resume
  • Transcripts from all the previous universities and colleges attended
  • 3 candidate statements
  • 3 letters of recommendations
  • As such, work experience is not required but recommended
  • English language test score
  • GRE score is not required

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Admission to UChicago MS in CS is highly selective and GRE / GMAT scores are important part of the evaluation process. Hence, GRE / GMAT scores are recommended for admission to MS in CS. Other application requirements for this course include:

  • Completed online application
  • Resume / CV
  • Essay questions
  • 3 Recommendation letters
  • Official GMAT / GRE scores
  • Official TOEFL / IELTS scores
  • Academic transcripts
  • Application fee of USD 90

Check more about University of Chicago MS in CS from here

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Akanksha Malhotra

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The University of Chicago states that it requires a GMAT / GRE score. But, as such, no minimum GMAT / GRE score has been mentioned by the university. Apart from this, UChicago admission requirements for MBA programme are given below for international applicants:

Undergraduate degree
English proficiency scores (IELTS band 7 / 104 or above in TOEFL / 70 or above in the PTE / 135 or above in Duolingo)
A professional resume
2 Letters of Recommendation

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

When it comes to the Graduate Business School rankings by U.S. News & World Report, then the University of Chicago (Booth) ranks at No. 1 in the 2023-24 ranking. It is a world’s leading academic business school from where students can get their MBA. Other details of the UChicago MBA programme are:

  • The duration of the MBA programme is 21-months
  • 96.4% students accepted job offers within 3 months of graduation
  • 70+ student led groups such as Business and professional Groups, Leadership Groups, Sports Groups, etc.

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Akanksha Malhotra

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For the University of Chicago admissions, the applicants are required to submit English language proficiency score. In the case of graduate admissions, the minimum required scores varies as per the programs. The accepted test scores are IELTS / TOEFL in the case of graduate programs. For a majority of the graduate programs, the overall IELTS score required is 7.0.   

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