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Colorado State CU Denver Florida State DU Colorado School of Mines Georgia Utah UCF Clemson Miami UCCS UT Austin| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 54,814 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #74 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | ufl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $4,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $25,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $11,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $10,724 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 88% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 65,375 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 15,707 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 24% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $62,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,815 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $163 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 Florida is larger than than CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 41,432 students)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Florida?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 230.2% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at CU Boulder than University of Florida ($40,297.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than CU Boulder ($11,521 vs. $22,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 47.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($11,500 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Colorado Boulder (88% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 1.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($10,838 vs. $10,724)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Florida or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 65 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Florida (24%)
CU Boulder vs. Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $5,700 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $56,900)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/