UIUC and University of Iowa?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello, I'm a junior in Illinois, and I wanted to hear about my chances at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaigne, and at the University of Iowa. Since I'm from Illinois, I want to go UIUC because it would be a lot cheaper and I come from a low income family. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.81 (weighted)
ACT: 29 (taking it again this saturday)
Class Rank: Our school doesnt have it
EC: I'm involved in a couple of clubs, and im gonna do a lot of community service this summer.</p>

<p>What do you think my chances are at those two universities? What about Loyola, can i get in there and would it be cheaper?</p>

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<p>Real good shot at UIUC. But given the state’s money woes, financial aid is an iffy proposition, and the total COA is in the $30,000 range. You might want to look at some private schools where you’d be well above the average and perhaps qualify for some merit aid: Augustana, Lake Forest, Bradley, Evansville, Knox, as well as Loyola and DePaul.</p>

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<p>^^UIUC never used to be holistic. If it’s like it used to be, you could look up your scores on a grid of GPA/ACT (or SAT) and figure out if you would be admitted.</p>