Lewis University is a private Lasallian university in Romeoville, Illinois. The University of Illinois Chicago is a public research university in Chicago, Illinois.
| Lewis University | University of Illinois | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 5.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | - | # 82 US News 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 323 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | - | # 73 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 58 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 159 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -81 PG Programs -15 | UG Programs -84 PG Programs -50 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2 % | 73.6 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo - 105 IELTS - 6.5 SAT - 940 TOEFL - 79 | GMAT - 500 GRE updated - 299 IELTS - 6.5 SAT - 1080 TOEFL - 80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33270 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18735 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 44758 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24122 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24479 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The employment rate of Lewis University is 96%. The graduates find desirable placements and employment within six to eight months of graduation. The average salary of a student from Lewis University is 62,000 USD (50,00,000 INR) per year. | Graduate Employability: 161-170 (2020). |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Applicants must have scores requirements: 66-91 (based on program). You are also required to fulfill country-specific requirements. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.8/10 Read 1 reviews | 6.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Lewis University | University of Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1932 | 1867 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 49.5% Male, 50.5% Female |
| Location Facts | Located 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, values and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order, with more than 320 years of teaching experience in the Lasallian tradition. | Located among culturally rich neighborhoods of Pilsen, Chinatown, Southloop, Little Italy, West loop, Greektown, is a 15-minute walk from downtown Chicago. It is highly accessible through public transport stops. |
| Library | The library has two major libraries – the Bill Bryson Library, which is the main university library, and Palace Green Library, which houses the special collections and archives These collections include over 1,637,000 printed items, 19,500 e-journals and more than 313,000 e-books, 400 manuscripts, 40,000 early and rare printed books, 5,300 m (17,400 ft) of archives, over 50,000 objects and 200 paintings. | Total ebooks: 504,341. Databases: 634. Journals:60,000 are all housed together in 5 university libraries. The library also has a special and university archives collectiom. |
| Campus Life | Lewis University campus is vast. It covers an area of 410 acres. There are four major campuses of the university.
| Chicago’s only public university offers a pop-up pantry, wellness center, a gallery, theatre, student-run radio show, NCAA competing sports teams to indulge in. IT hosts free back to school concert, free comedy show during spring, The university has over 300 student organizations offering a number of opportunities to chose from. |
| Hostel | #Triple room-Per semester - $3645 #Double room-Per semester - $3850 #Single room-Per semester - $4055 | #Room and Board ( including meals ) - $12000 #Rooms - $8082 |
| Famous Alumni | Lewis University has an expanding alumni network of 40,000 members worldwide. They work for the development and expansion of healthy communities through their prestigious efforts and works. Some of the notable alumni members of the university are Kay Cannon ( American screenwriter, producer, director, and actress), John Caponera (Television actor and comedian), James Laski (Former Chicago City Clerk), Tim McCarthy (Former Chief of Police of Orland Park), Charles H. Ramsey (Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department), and Michael H. Wynn, D.P.M. (American podiatrist in Kingwood, Texas, specialising in surgical application of laser foot and ankle disorders treatment). | Carol Moseley Braun (Former US Senator), Bernard Shaw (American Journalist), Bobby Rush (US representative), Justin Hartley (actor), Joanne McCarthy (baseball player), Adrian Smith (architect), Azhar Usman (Comedian), James Thompson (former governor Illinois). |
| City Life | Romeoville ranks well in a combination of factors and diversity. Romeoville truly has something for everyone, and that’s why it’s a great place to call home. Romeoville is a good and welcoming town to be in. They have new restaurants opening constantly, as well as fun locations, such as a bowling ally for you to pass time with friends. Romeoville is fairly nice as the amount of things you can do is numerous. Most of the people are nice and the crime rate is not high at all. There is a lower poverty rates in Romeoville than in other cities in the United States. | Chicago is the 3rd most populous city, 3rd largest gross metropolitan product and 2nd largest central business district in USA. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Home to several Fortune 500 companies (such as Boeing, McDonald's, Walgreens, Kraft Heinz, etc.). Famous landmarks include Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, etc. The unemployment rate as high as 17.5% (April’ 2020). |
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