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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | JU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #476 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1060/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $233 |
Diversity |
Florida | JU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
Florida | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Florida | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 3,837 students)
Florida vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 872.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at JU than University of Florida ($43,520.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than JU ($11,740 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 46% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($10,950 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than University of Florida (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 203.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($31,988 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or Florida .
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or JU? 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 JU and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Jacksonville University (84% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $7,800 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $54,800)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $6,806 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $22,621)
- Florida graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($163 vs. $233)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/