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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU Florida Tech UT The University of West Florida Nova Miami Auburn| University of Central Florida | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | UNF | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
UCF | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $165 |
Diversity |
UCF | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 16,406 students)
UCF vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UNF?
- University of Central Florida is 4.6% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($4,478.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UCF than University of North Florida ($19,810.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than UCF ($11,338 vs. $13,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($10,192 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of Central Florida (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 14.2% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,986 vs. $8,742)
UCF vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 39 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming UCF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UNF? 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 UNF and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than University of North Florida (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $1,700 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $2,270 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($16,000 vs. $18,270)
- UNF graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($165 vs. $188)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/