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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 Southern College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Lakeland, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 3,194 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #294 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | flsouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $41,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $41,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $30,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $26,704 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,627 | 10,874 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 6,423 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1170/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $248 |
Diversity |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Florida Southern | ||
| 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 3,194 students)
UCF vs. Florida Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Florida Southern?
- Florida Southern College is 826.8% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($41,500.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Florida Southern than University of Central Florida ($41,500.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Florida Southern ($13,110 vs. $30,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 14.3% lower than costs at Florida Southern College ($12,070 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 178.6% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($26,704 vs. $9,585)
UCF vs. Florida Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Florida Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida Southern or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 7 points higher than at Florida Southern (1172)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Florida Southern has a higher acceptance rate (59.1%) than UCF (39.5%)
UCF vs. Florida Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Florida Southern? 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 Southern and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Florida Southern College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $6,200 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,700)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $5,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Southern graduates. ($18,270 vs. $24,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Southern graduates. ($188 vs. $248)
- More Florida Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/