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Florida State USF Main Campus ASU FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF San Diego State Florida Tech UT NAU| University of Arizona | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | UCF | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 69,233 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #387 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $13,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $9,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 85% |
Admission |
U of A | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 60,627 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 23,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $188 |
Diversity |
U of A | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UCF?
- University of Arizona is 165.1% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at U of A than University of Central Florida ($39,340.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than U of A ($13,110 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,070 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Central Florida (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 72.3% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($16,511 vs. $9,585)
U of A vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UCF (39.5%)
U of A vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or UCF? 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 UCF and U of A.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than University of Arizona (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $5,100 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $730 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($188 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/