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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | Polk State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | PSC | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Winter Haven, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 8,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | polk.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $2,483 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $9,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $8,339 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $9,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $3,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
UCF | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $98 |
Diversity |
UCF | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCF | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UCF | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 8,180 students)
UCF vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or PSC?
- University of Central Florida is 80.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($4,478.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at UCF than Polk State College ($19,810.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than UCF ($9,588 vs. $13,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 37.9% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($8,339 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Polk State College (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 215.2% larger than aid received Polk State College ($9,986 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or UCF .
UCF vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or PSC? 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 PSC and UCF.
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $14,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $8,770 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($9,500 vs. $18,270)
- PSC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($98 vs. $188)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/