Quad
U. Illinois Chicago
Rutgers University-Newark

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    U. Illinois Chicago has 2.9× as many undergrads as Rutgers University-Newark

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Rutgers University-Newark has 10 pts more Pell recipients than U. Illinois Chicago (59% vs. 49%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  3. 3

    U. Illinois Chicago has 10 pts more first-gen students than Rutgers University-Newark (44% vs. 35%)

    First-generation students

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
U. Illinois Chicago22.2K
Rutgers University-Newark7.7K
Pell Grant share
U. Illinois Chicago49%
Rutgers University-Newark59%
First-gen share
U. Illinois Chicago44%
Rutgers University-Newark35%
Diversity index
U. Illinois Chicago0.76
Rutgers University-Newark0.76

Who they are

Men
U. Illinois Chicago47%
Rutgers University-Newark47%
Part-time students
U. Illinois Chicago9%
Rutgers University-Newark10%
Students 25 and older
U. Illinois Chicago9%
Rutgers University-Newark17%

Race & ethnicity

U. Illinois Chicago
Rutgers University-Newark
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Illinois Chicago89%
Rutgers University-Newark92%
First-years from other states
U. Illinois Chicago4%
Rutgers University-Newark4%
First-years from abroad
U. Illinois Chicago6%
Rutgers University-Newark4%
New transfer students this fall
U. Illinois Chicago2,130
Rutgers University-Newark722
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Illinois Chicago33%
Rutgers University-Newark28%

Campus

U. Illinois Chicago
Large cityNCAA D-I · Missouri Valley ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Rutgers University-Newark
Large cityNCAA D-III · New Jersey Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyU. Illinois ChicagoRutgers University-Newark
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression–Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Student health plan covers transition-related careStudent health plan covers transition-related care: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About 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