Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
OSU Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UW-Seattle UNF Portland State University Western Washington University Florida Tech| University of Central Florida | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UCF | UO | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 69,233 | 23,786 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #340 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UCF | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $13,014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $40,647 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,070 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,110 | $23,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,585 | $8,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 85% |
Admission |
UCF | UO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,627 | 39,400 | ||
| Admitted | 23,961 | 33,532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | 1130/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UCF | UO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UCF | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $218 |
Diversity |
UCF | UO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | UO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (69,233 students vs. 23,786 students)
UCF vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UO?
- University of Oregon is 190.6% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at UO than University of Central Florida ($40,647.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UO ($13,110 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 31.2% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,070 vs. $15,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida as University of Oregon (85% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($9,585 vs. $8,547)
UCF vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 60 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming UCF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than UCF (39.5%)
UCF vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UO? 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 UO and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Central Florida (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $100 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $2,831 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,101)
- UCF graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($188 vs. $218)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/