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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | AMU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $231 |
Diversity |
UCF | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
UCF | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UCF | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 1,310 students)
UCF vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 462% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at AMU than University of Central Florida ($25,168.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than AMU ($13,108 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 16.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,498 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 113.7% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($21,341 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 81 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming UCF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at AMU (3.6)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or AMU? 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 AMU and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Ave Maria University (63% vs. 41%)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $4,158 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($18,270 vs. $22,428)
- UCF graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($188 vs. $231)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/