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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU UofSC Florida Clemson FGCU Coastal Carolina UNF CSU Elon| University of Central Florida | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | CofC | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCF | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 54% | ||
Campus |
UCF | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than CofC based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 10,885 students)
UCF vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 179.5% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at CofC than University of Central Florida ($35,338.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than CofC ($13,108 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 12.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,498 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 5.1% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($9,986 vs. $9,499)
UCF vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 38 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at CofC (26)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at UCF (3.64)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or CofC? 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 CofC and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is the same as at College of Charleston (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $2,700 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,200)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $3,230 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,500)
- UCF graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($188 vs. $222)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/