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Overview |
U of A | Florida | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 54,814 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #74 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $11,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $10,724 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
U of A | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 65,375 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 15,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 24% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $163 |
Diversity |
U of A | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Florida?
- University of Arizona is 165.2% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at U of A than University of Florida ($39,340.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than U of A ($11,521 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 25.2% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($11,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Florida (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 54% larger than aid received University of Florida ($16,511 vs. $10,724)
U of A vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Florida (24%)
U of A vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Arizona (84% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $8,600 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,000)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,185 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($163 vs. $196)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/