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UConn Florida State UVM Penn State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin Rutgers UMass Dartmouth USF Main Campus| University of Florida | University of Massachusetts Amherst | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UMass | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 54,814 | 31,810 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #176 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | umass.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UMass | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $16,591 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $38,527 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $14,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,521 | $22,954 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,724 | $12,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 75% |
Admission |
Florida | UMass | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,375 | 50,424 | ||
| Admitted | 15,707 | 29,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 57.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1300/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida | UMass | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UMass | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $248 |
Diversity |
Florida | UMass | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Florida | UMass | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UMass | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than UMass based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 31,810 students)
Florida vs. UMass Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UMass?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 270.6% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at UMass than University of Florida ($38,527.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UMass ($11,521 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 29.3% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($11,500 vs. $14,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Massachusetts Amherst (88% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 15.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($12,343 vs. $10,724)
Florida vs. UMass Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UMass? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMass or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 51 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Florida students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Florida (3.9)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Florida (24%)
Florida vs. UMass Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UMass? 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 UMass and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $7,400 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $55,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $8,185 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($15,815 vs. $24,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($163 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/