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Wisconsin Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Michigan University of Minnesota-Duluth ISU Ohio State| University of Florida | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1290/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $208 |
Diversity |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 54,955 students)
Florida vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Minnesota?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 212.8% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Minnesota than University of Florida ($33,246.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Minnesota ($11,740 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($10,950 vs. $11,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 7.9% larger than aid received University of Florida ($11,388 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 11 points higher than at Florida (1277)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Minnesota (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Minnesota (3.75)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (84% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $4,400 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $58,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $4,370 lower median federal student loan debt than Minnesota graduates. ($15,815 vs. $20,185)
- Florida graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Minnesota graduates. ($163 vs. $208)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/