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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida Tulane FGCU University of Richmond UNF Villanova BU Florida Tech| University of Central Florida | University of Miami | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | Miami | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Coral Gables, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 19,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | miami.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $55,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $55,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $36,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $37,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 72% |
Admission |
UCF | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 49,169 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 9,312 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 18.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $19,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $205 |
Diversity |
UCF | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UCF | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 68% | ||
Campus |
UCF | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 19,402 students)
UCF vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or Miami?
- University of Miami is 1,138.1% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($55,440.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.9% higher at Miami than University of Central Florida ($55,440.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Miami ($13,108 vs. $36,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 47.1% lower than costs at University of Miami ($11,498 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Miami (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 273.7% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($37,322 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 140 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Miami students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (41%) than Miami (18.9%)
UCF vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or Miami? 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 Miami and UCF.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Central Florida (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $21,300 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $1,576 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,846)
- UCF graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($188 vs. $205)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/