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Florida State Miami Michigan Georgia Wisconsin UCF Clemson Pitt Miami UT Austin Purdue NC State| University of Florida | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 74% |
Admission |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Florida based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 55,211 students)
Florida vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 157.4% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Ohio State than University of Florida ($35,762.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Ohio State ($11,740 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 27.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($10,950 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Ohio State University (92% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 4.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($10,993 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Florida .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 18 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Ohio State University (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $12,000 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $50,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($15,815 vs. $21,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/