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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson USF Main Campus Miami UT Austin Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin Maryland| University of Florida | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UT | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $264 |
Diversity |
Florida | UT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Florida | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UT | ||
| 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 UT based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 10,566 students)
Florida vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 570.9% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at UT than University of Florida ($30,036.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UT ($11,740 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 11.1% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,950 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than University of Florida (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 33% larger than aid received University of Florida ($14,034 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 185 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT (3.5)
- UT has a higher acceptance rate (26.3%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UT? 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 UT and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than The University of Tampa (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $10,800 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,800)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $9,742 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($15,815 vs. $25,557)
- Florida graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($163 vs. $264)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/