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Overview |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 73% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1090/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $222 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 6,690 students)
The University of West Florida vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 63.7% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at SUNY Cortland than The University of West Florida ($16,980.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than SUNY Cortland ($8,609 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 20.9% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($11,268 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than SUNY College at Cortland (84% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 22.9% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($11,515 vs. $9,369)
The University of West Florida vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or The University of West Florida .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than The University of West Florida (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $6,100 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,500)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/