University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign vs Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is about 16% cheaper in tuition. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is easier to get into (61% vs 42%).

 

University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignPennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Location

Champaign, IL

University Park, PA

Tuition / yr

$35,124

$41,790

Admission rate

42%

61%

Top program earnings

$146,670

$129,079

Students

36,258

42,284

Programs

318

489

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