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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida Miami FGCU IU Kentucky UNF Ohio State Xavier| University of Central Florida | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | UC | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
UCF | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1160/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $237 |
Diversity |
UCF | UC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCF | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UC based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 41,155 students)
UCF vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 156.8% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at UC than University of Central Florida ($26,862.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UC ($13,108 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,498 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 14.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($9,986 vs. $8,733)
UCF vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 14 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UC? 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 UC and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $3,300 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,600)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($18,270 vs. $23,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($188 vs. $237)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/