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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU Rollins UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami| University of Central Florida | Stetson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | DeLand, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #462 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | stetson.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $51,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $51,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $15,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $25,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $42,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 7,344 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 6,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1110/1305 | ||
| 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 | Stetson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $279 |
Diversity |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Stetson University | ||
| 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 Stetson University based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 3,928 students)
UCF vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 1,060.3% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($51,960.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.3% higher at Stetson University than University of Central Florida ($51,960.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Stetson University ($13,108 vs. $25,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 33% lower than costs at Stetson University ($11,498 vs. $15,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 322.1% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($42,150 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or UCF .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Stetson University? 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 Stetson University and UCF.
- The graduation rate at Stetson University is higher than University of Central Florida (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $3,500 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,400)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $8,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($18,270 vs. $27,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($188 vs. $279)
- More Stetson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/