Waubonsee Community College vs DePaul University vs The University of Illinois at Chicago - UIC vs The University of Chicago - UChicago vs Chamberlain University

Side-by-side comparison from 59 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: The University of Chicago - UChicago (4.20)
Waubonsee Community College: wins 0/7 categories
DePaul University: wins 0/7 categories
The University of Illinois at Chicago - UIC: wins 0/7 categories
The University of Chicago - UChicago: wins 2/7 categories
Chamberlain University: wins 0/7 categories
Columbia College Chicago: wins 5/7 categories
American Intercontinental University: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Not rated
Read more reviews
0 reviews
×
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4.10
Read more reviews
13 reviews
×
Best programme: Design for TV and Film
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4.10
Read more reviews
11 reviews
×
Best programme: Computer Science
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4.20
Top
Read more reviews
31 reviews
×
Best programme: Economics
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
4.00
Read more reviews
3 reviews
×
Best programme: Nursing
Chicago, Illinois, United States
4.00
Read more reviews
1 reviews
×
Best programme: Music Business and Entrepreneurship
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Not rated
Read more reviews
0 reviews
×
Category ratings
Facilities
Not rated
4.08
3.91
3.84
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Location
Not rated
4.73
4.20
4.38
4.33
5.00
Win
Not rated
Professors
Not rated
4.23
4.18
4.84
4.33
5.00
Win
Not rated
Internationality
Not rated
4.15
4.73
4.52
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Student life
Not rated
3.91
4.00
3.81
4.00
5.00
Win
Not rated
Value
Not rated
4.31
4.09
4.32
Win
4.00
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
Not rated
3.91
3.55
4.03
Win
4.00
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros

Nothing to show

  • +Supportive environment with approachable, experienced professors
  • +Practical learning with real-world applications and career support
  • +Prime city location with easy campus navigation
  • +Excellent academic programs and insightful professors.
  • +Diverse and inclusive environment with supportive student life.
  • +Prime urban location with convenient access to amenities.
  • +Rigorous and engaging academics
  • +Diverse opportunities for involvement and personal growth
  • +Supportive environment and clear guidance for students
  • +Outstanding academic programs and excellent, attentive faculty
  • +Pleasant campus and welcoming environment
  • +Practical, relevant curriculum for future careers
  • +Creative environment and career preparation
  • +Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Nothing to show

Cons

Nothing to show

  • -Administrative and management issues cause constant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a significant problem.
  • -Perceived ideological bias in teaching
  • -Disappointing experiences with the Honors College
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and confusion.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and unclear expectations create dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support leads to dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment cause significant problems.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinders learning.

Nothing to show

Rating summary
What students say

Nothing to show

Evaluations reveal a university that excels in location, achieving the highest rating. Professors and value for money also received strong scores. Areas needing improvement include student life and accommodation, which were rated lower than other categories. Facilities and internationality show solid, mid-range performance.

This institution receives particularly high marks for its **Internationality**, rated at 4.73. Location and Professor quality also stand out with scores above 4.2 and 4.18 respectively. Conversely, **Accomodation** presents the lowest score at 3.55, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other aspects like Facilities, Student Life, and Value fall within a solid middle range, generally exceeding 3.9.

Professors and internationality stand out as the university's strongest assets, with ratings of 4.84 and 4.52 respectively. Location and value also received commendable scores. Student life and facilities, while still good, are areas that scored lower, around 3.8. Accommodations also performed well, averaging over 4.0.

This institution presents a well-rounded profile, excelling particularly in its **professors and location**, both rated at an impressive 4.33. Areas such as facilities, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all received solid ratings of 4, indicating a generally positive experience across these aspects. While no single category falls significantly short, the professors and location stand out as key strengths.

This institution garners excellent feedback, with five-star ratings for its facilities, professors, location, student life, and internationality. However, accommodation presents a comparatively weaker area, receiving a three-star rating. The overall value is rated favorably at four stars, suggesting a generally positive student experience despite the accommodation limitations.

Nothing to show

Reviews summary
Highlights

Nothing to show

Nearly all (92%) of the 13 reviews are positive, with students praising the supportive academic environment, approachable professors, and valuable Chicago networking opportunities. No negative feedback was received.

Most reviews praise UIC's diverse environment, strong academics, and supportive programs. While ~9% of feedback mentions issues like curriculum structure or perceived political leanings, the vast majority of students are satisfied.

With a 4.19 average rating from 31 reviews, ~100% of students provided positive feedback. Recurring themes highlight a rigorous, interesting education and diverse opportunities. Some noted a high workload and peer pressure.

All three reviews are positive (100%), with an average rating of 4/5. Students praise the academic programs, faculty attention, and the campus environment as beneficial and attractive for learning.

With a 4/5 average rating from one review, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight the college as a great place for creatives, offering career-focused tools and opportunities. Success requires proactivity and effort.

Nothing to show

Rating distribution
5★
0%
23%
36%
19%
0%
0%
0%
4★
0%
62%
55%
81%
100%
100%
0%
3★
0%
15%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
9%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

Nothing to show

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Review our Privacy Policy for more details.
Close