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UT Dallas Florida State Texas A&M UTSA Georgia Michigan UCF Clemson SMU Miami UT Arlington Rice| University of Florida | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 52,384 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #100 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $11,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $41,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $13,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $17,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $8,321 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 86% |
Admission |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 60,055 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 18,830 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 48.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1230/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $230 |
Diversity |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UT Austin | ||
| 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 UT Austin based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 52,384 students)
Florida vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 161.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,698.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at UT Austin than University of Florida ($41,070.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UT Austin ($11,740 vs. $17,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 19.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($10,950 vs. $13,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than The University of Texas at Austin (92% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 26.8% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($10,555 vs. $8,321)
Florida vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or Florida .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 20 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UT Austin (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UT Austin has a higher acceptance rate (31.4%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UT Austin? 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 Austin and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than The University of Texas at Austin (84% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $6,000 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $62,600)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $6,435 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($15,815 vs. $22,250)
- Florida graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($163 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/