Quad
U. Illinois Chicago
University at Albany

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    U. Illinois Chicago has 14 pts more first-gen students than University at Albany (44% vs. 30%)

    First-generation students
  2. 2

    U. Illinois Chicago has 1.8× as many undergrads as University at Albany

    Undergrads
  3. 3

    U. Illinois Chicago has 5 pts more Pell recipients than University at Albany (49% vs. 44%)

    Pell Grant recipients

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
University at Albany12.6K
Pell Grant share
U. Illinois Chicago49%
University at Albany44%
First-gen share
U. Illinois Chicago44%
University at Albany30%
Diversity index
U. Illinois Chicago0.76
University at Albany0.76

Who they are

Men
U. Illinois Chicago47%
University at Albany46%
Part-time students
U. Illinois Chicago9%
University at Albany4%
Students 25 and older
U. Illinois Chicago9%
University at Albany5%

Race & ethnicity

U. Illinois Chicago
University at Albany
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
U. Illinois Chicago89%
University at Albany91%
First-years from other states
U. Illinois Chicago4%
University at Albany5%
First-years from abroad
U. Illinois Chicago6%
University at Albany4%
New transfer students this fall
U. Illinois Chicago2,130
University at Albany1,252
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
U. Illinois Chicago33%
University at Albany31%

Campus

U. Illinois Chicago
Large cityNCAA D-I · Missouri Valley ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
University at Albany
Midsize cityNCAA D-I FCS · America EastROTCStudy 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 ChicagoUniversity at Albany
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 housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus records–Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: 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)Gender-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