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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Tallahassee, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 9,215 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | famu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $14,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $11,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $11,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $12,191 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 12,372 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 32.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1010/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $28,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $294 |
Diversity |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Florida A&M | ||
| 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 Central Florida is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 9,215 students)
UCF vs. Florida A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Florida A&M ?
- University of Central Florida is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($4,478.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at UCF than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($19,810.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than UCF ($11,583 vs. $13,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 1.3% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($11,498 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than University of Central Florida (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 22.1% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($12,191 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Florida A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Florida A&M ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida A&M or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 213 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming UCF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (41%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
UCF vs. Florida A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Florida A&M ? 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 A&M and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $5,300 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,600)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $10,230 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($18,270 vs. $28,500)
- UCF graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($188 vs. $294)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/