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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin University of Alabama at Birmingham USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin| University of Alabama at Huntsville | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $163 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Florida?
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is 126% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($10,120.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Florida than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($25,694.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UA Huntsville ($11,740 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 1.6% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,950 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Alabama at Huntsville (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 17.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,555 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 56 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Florida (23.3%)
UA Huntsville vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (84% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $12,100 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $50,500)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $7,685 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($15,815 vs. $23,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($163 vs. $242)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/