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Florida State University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Stony Brook USF Main Campus FIU Binghamton University FAU Florida Penn State State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY at Geneseo Syracuse| University of Central Florida | University at Buffalo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | UB | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
UCF | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCF | UB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCF | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 32,099 students)
UCF vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UB?
- University at Buffalo is 57.9% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at UB than University of Central Florida ($24,990.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UB ($13,108 vs. $18,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 41% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($11,498 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University at Buffalo (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 17.2% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($9,986 vs. $8,521)
UCF vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 6 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming UB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UB? 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 UB and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Central Florida (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $9,500 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $1,230 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,500)
- UCF graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($188 vs. $201)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/