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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | West Palm Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 3,828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #491 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | pba.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $34,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $34,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $11,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $30,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $22,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 5,888 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $22,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $234 |
Diversity |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Palm Beach Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Palm Beach Atlantic based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 3,828 students)
UCF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Palm Beach Atlantic?
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is 679.4% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($34,900.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Palm Beach Atlantic than University of Central Florida ($34,900.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Palm Beach Atlantic ($13,108 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 1.7% lower than costs at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($11,498 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach than University of Central Florida (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students is 127.8% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($22,749 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Palm Beach Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Palm Beach Atlantic or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 114 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming UCF students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (23)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Palm Beach Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Palm Beach Atlantic? 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 Palm Beach Atlantic and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $2,600 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,300)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $4,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($18,270 vs. $22,704)
- UCF graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates. ($188 vs. $234)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/