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Overview |
UCI | Florida | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 55,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #78 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $10,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $11,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $10,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 92% |
Admission |
UCI | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 64,473 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 15,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 43.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1300/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $163 |
Diversity |
UCI | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCI | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UCI | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than UCI based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 35,937 students)
UCI vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Florida?
- University of California Irvine is 158.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at UCI than University of Florida ($41,636.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UCI ($11,740 vs. $14,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 61.6% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($10,950 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of California Irvine (92% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 65% larger than aid received University of Florida ($17,411 vs. $10,555)
UCI vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 102 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UCI (3.75)
- Florida has a higher acceptance rate (23.3%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than University of Florida (85% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $800 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,800)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than UCI graduates. ($15,815 vs. $17,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than UCI graduates. ($163 vs. $175)
- More UCI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/