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UT Austin UT Arlington Florida State UNT UH Georgia Texas Tech UCF Clemson Miami Texas A&M SMU| University of Florida | The University of Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1170/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $193 |
Diversity |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UT Dallas | ||
| 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 Dallas based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 31,570 students)
Florida vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 225.3% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at UT Dallas than University of Florida ($39,776.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UT Dallas ($11,740 vs. $13,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 10.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Dallas ($10,950 vs. $12,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than The University of Texas at Dallas (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 40.8% larger than aid received University of Florida ($14,858 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 12 points higher than at UT Dallas (1265)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT Dallas (28)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT Dallas (3.78)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UT Dallas? 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 Dallas and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than The University of Texas at Dallas (84% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $3,600 more per year than UT Dallas graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $59,000)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $2,935 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Dallas graduates. ($15,815 vs. $18,750)
- Florida graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UT Dallas graduates. ($163 vs. $193)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Dallas students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/