Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Illinois Chicago's yield is 11 pts higher than University at Albany's
Yield rate - 2
University at Albany admits 69% vs. 76% at U. Illinois Chicago
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Illinois ChicagoSelective
- University at AlbanySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Illinois ChicagoTest-optional
- University at AlbanyTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Illinois Chicago
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are considered. 25% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
University at Albany
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Illinois Chicago | University at Albany |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Very important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:University of Illinois Chicago (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Illinois Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;University of Illinois Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Illinois Chicago Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why