Is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign better than the University of Chicago?
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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:
Particulars
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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