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UT Austin Florida State Baylor USF Main Campus Texas Tech FIU OU FAU Florida UT Dallas UNT Texas State| University of Central Florida | Texas A&M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 76,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $9,199 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $36,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $21,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $11,607 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 61% |
Admission |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,627 | 50,832 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 32,149 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 42.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1140/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $193 |
Diversity |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Texas A&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University College Station is larger than than UCF based on total student enrollment (76,633 students vs. 69,233 students)
UCF vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Texas A&M?
- Texas A&M University College Station is 105.4% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($9,199.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.9% higher at Texas A&M than University of Central Florida ($36,428.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Texas A&M ($13,110 vs. $21,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 9% lower than costs at Texas A&M University College Station ($12,070 vs. $13,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than Texas A&M University College Station (85% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University College Station students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($11,607 vs. $9,585)
UCF vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or UCF .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University College Station (1212) is 33 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Texas A&M has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than UCF (39.5%)
UCF vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and UCF.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Central Florida (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University College Station earn on average $16,700 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $480 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M graduates. ($18,270 vs. $18,750)
- UCF graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M graduates. ($188 vs. $193)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/