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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| Florida College | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida College | Florida | ||
| Location | Temple Terrace, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 54,814 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | floridacollege.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida College | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,920 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,920 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,750 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,885 | $11,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,498 | $10,724 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 88% |
Admission |
Florida College | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 307 | 65,375 | ||
| Admitted | 204 | 15,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 24% | ||
| Enrolled % | 96.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 17/20 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1250 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida College | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida College | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,449 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $163 |
Diversity |
Florida College | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Florida College | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Florida College | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Florida College based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 657 students)
Florida College vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida College or Florida?
- Florida College is 300.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($17,920.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Florida than Florida College ($25,694.00 vs. $17,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Florida College ($11,521 vs. $23,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida College are 7% lower than costs at University of Florida ($10,750 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida College than University of Florida (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 26.2% larger than aid received Florida College ($10,724 vs. $8,498)
Florida College vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida College or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or Florida College .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 269 points higher than at Florida College (1008)
- Incoming Florida students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida College (22)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Florida College (3.28)
- Florida College has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Florida (24%)
Florida College vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida College or Florida? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Florida and Florida College.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida College (84% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $23,400 more per year than Florida College graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $39,200)
- Florida College students graduate with a $2,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida graduates. ($13,449 vs. $15,815)
- Florida College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Florida graduates. ($139 vs. $163)
- More Florida College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/