Florida vs. Georgia

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with University of Georgia in Athens, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Florida is larger than Georgia based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 43,146 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); University of Georgia is in Athens, GA (Midsize City setting).
• University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; University of Georgia 17:1.

Florida vs. Georgia Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida or Georgia? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Georgia ($11,936 vs. $16,662).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 3.7% lower than at University of Florida ($11,672 vs. $12,120).
• University of Georgia is 79.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida (about $5,069 more per year; $11,450.00 vs. $6,381.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10.6% higher at Georgia than at University of Florida (about $3,029 more per year; $31,688.00 vs. $28,659.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at University of Georgia (91% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 7.6% larger than aid received by University of Florida students ($11,674 vs. $10,846).

Florida vs. Georgia Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Georgia? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Georgia and Florida.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Florida (1400) is 20 points higher than at Georgia (1380).
• Incoming Florida students have the same typical ACT composite (median estimate; 31) as students at Georgia (31).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 1320/1480; University of Georgia 1270/1480.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 29/33; University of Georgia 29/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida - Required; Georgia - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027; Georgia Jan 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida (3.9).
• Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Florida (24.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 38.3% at Georgia.

Florida vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida and Georgia? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Florida's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than University of Georgia's (82%).
• Graduates from University of Florida earn a median of about $6,200 more per year than Georgia graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,600 vs. $56,400), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $3,331 lower median loan debt than Georgia graduates ($15,815 vs. $19,146).
• Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Georgia graduates ($163 vs. $197).
• More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.