Florida International University is the more selective of the two, admitting 60.9% of applicants versus 75.8% at University of Illinois, Chicago. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,925 per year at Florida International University versus $10,921 at University of Illinois, Chicago. Florida International University's yield rate is 26.6%, versus 23.8% at University of Illinois, Chicago.
| Metric | Florida International University | University of Illinois, Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 60.9% | 75.8% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1070–1260 | 1030–1300 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 |
| Yield rate | 26.6% | 23.8% |
| Class size | 5,854 | 5,405 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $10,925 | $10,921 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $18,200 | $25,047 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Florida International University admits 60.9% of applicants, compared with 75.8% at University of Illinois, Chicago, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $10,925 per year at Florida International University and $10,921 at University of Illinois, Chicago, so University of Illinois, Chicago is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
Stats compare the schools — the simulation compares you against each school's applicant pool.
Estimate your chances at Florida International University and University of Illinois, Chicago