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Florida State Clemson UofSC UCF Mercer Miami UT Austin Auburn KSU USF Main Campus Georgia State Alabama| University of Florida | University of Georgia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Georgia | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Athens, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 40,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | uga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Georgia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $9,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $28,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $11,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 91% |
Admission |
Florida | Georgia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 39,320 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 16,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1220/1420 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Georgia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Georgia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $19,146 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $197 |
Diversity |
Florida | Georgia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Georgia | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Georgia | ||
| 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 Georgia based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 40,607 students)
Florida vs. Georgia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Georgia?
- University of Georgia is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Georgia than University of Florida ($28,830.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Georgia ($11,740 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Florida ($10,904 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Georgia (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 9.5% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,559 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Georgia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Georgia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 25 points higher than at Georgia (1252)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Georgia (28)
- 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 (42.5%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Georgia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Georgia? 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 Georgia and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Georgia (84% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $6,200 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $56,400)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,146)
- Florida graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans 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/