University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign only prefers admission via official application portals (admissions.illinois.edu/apply) for UG and (grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply) for PG. International students must fulfill the basic eligibility and submit all the required documents asked by the university.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
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 #6 among national universities, whereas the UIUC stands at #36 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:
Particulars | University of Chicago | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
|---|---|---|
US News National University Rankings 2025 | #6 | #36 |
Graduation Rate | 87% | 73% |
Acceptance Rate | 4% | 42% |
Tuition fees | UG: INR 59 L PG: INR 20 L- INR 1 Cr | UG: INR 29L- INR 39L PG: INR 15L- INR 45L |
Student-faculty ratio | 5:1 | 20:1 |
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
The UIUC acceptance rate is 42% which shows the admission chances to get into UIUC is less for Indian students. Also, the university consider various factors during selection. Students who have scored good in studies and take part in extracurricular activities have high chances of selection.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 8
Both Purdue and UIUC belong to under 50 top universities and are popular. UIUC is better based on national rankings, high graduation rates, moderate acceptance criteria, and excellent academic structure. Purdue on the other hand is more affordable than UIUC and offers a small class size experience. Students can check the table below for the comparison of both universities:
Particulars | Purdue University | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
|---|---|---|
US News National University Rankings 2025 | #46 | #36 |
Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% |
Acceptance Rate | 50% | 42% |
Tuition fees | UG: INR 25L-INR 29L PG: INR 13L- INR 38L | UG: INR 29L- INR 39L PG: INR 15L- INR 45L |
Student-faculty ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 |
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
The University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a popular university in the USA. It ranked #33 in national universities, #9 in top public schools, and #158 in the best value schools. It has more than 59,000 students and popular as the largest public universities by enrollment in the USA. Also, the university offers over 150 UG and more than 100 PG programs via 16 schools and colleges.
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2 weeks agoContributor-Level 9
With 42% acceptance rate, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hard to get into for Indian students. The below moderate percentage shows that the university follows tough admission process to select students. Some of the factors consider by the university are transcripts, test scores, involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience, and English language requirements.
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3 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
According to the Times Higher Education university rankings, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign has been ranked in the top 50 universities in the nation. The rankings of the university according to THE university level rankings are given as follows:
| Year | University Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 46 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Kyoto University and University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign both are among the top choices of international students for pursuing higher education. Every university offers something unique for its international students to stand out of the herd. Both universities have its advantages and disadvantages.
Kyoto University placement rate stands at 98%, and the graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation. On the other hand, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign placement rate is 95%, this means out of every 100 students, around 95 students secured employment. In terms of placement, Kyoto University stands taller than Univers
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