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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU Georgia FAU Clemson Miami UT Austin FGCU Purdue UNF Binghamton University| University of Central Florida | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Florida | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 54,814 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #74 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $11,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $10,724 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 88% |
Admission |
UCF | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,627 | 65,375 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 15,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 24% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UCF | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $163 |
Diversity |
UCF | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCF | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Florida | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Florida based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 54,814 students)
UCF vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Florida?
- University of Central Florida is 0% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($4,478.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Florida than University of Central Florida ($25,694.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UCF ($11,521 vs. $13,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 5% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($11,500 vs. $12,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Central Florida (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($10,724 vs. $9,585)
UCF vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 98 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Florida students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (39.5%) than Florida (24%)
UCF vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Florida? 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 Florida and UCF.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Central Florida (84% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $13,700 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $48,900)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $2,455 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($15,815 vs. $18,270)
- Florida graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($163 vs. $188)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/