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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 Polytechnic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Lakeland, Florida | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 1,593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | floridapoly.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $3,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $3,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $10,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $12,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $9,147 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 1,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1190/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | N/A |
Diversity |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Florida Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Florida Poly based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 1,593 students)
UCF vs. Florida Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Florida Poly?
- University of Central Florida is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Poly for in-state tuition ($4,478.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 528.5% higher at UCF than Florida Polytechnic University ($19,810.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Polytechnic University than UCF ($12,373 vs. $13,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Polytechnic University are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($10,580 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Polytechnic University than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 9.2% larger than aid received Florida Polytechnic University ($9,986 vs. $9,147)
UCF vs. Florida Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Florida Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Poly or UCF .
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Florida Poly (3.53)
- Florida Poly has a higher acceptance rate (56%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Florida Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Florida Poly? 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 Poly and UCF.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/