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IU Florida State Georgia Virginia Tech Illinois UCF Clemson Miami Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin Ohio State| University of Florida | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Purdue | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 48% |
Admission |
Florida | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $222 |
Diversity |
Florida | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Florida | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 51,528 students)
Florida vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 117.1% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Purdue than University of Florida ($28,520.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Purdue ($11,740 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Florida ($10,030 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Purdue University Main Campus (92% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 17.9% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($10,555 vs. $8,950)
Florida vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 46 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $1,400 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $5,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($15,815 vs. $21,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($163 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/