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Florida State Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin FAU| University of Florida | University of North Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UNF | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 16,406 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | unf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UNF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $4,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $17,999 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $10,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $8,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Florida | UNF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 19,744 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 13,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida | UNF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UNF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $165 |
Diversity |
Florida | UNF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Florida | UNF | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UNF | ||
| 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 UNF based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 16,406 students)
Florida vs. UNF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UNF?
- University of Florida is 4.6% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($4,477.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Florida than University of North Florida ($25,694.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Florida ($11,338 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Florida ($10,192 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of Florida (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 20.7% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($10,555 vs. $8,742)
Florida vs. UNF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UNF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNF or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 137 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming Florida students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UNF (3.89)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UNF? 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 UNF and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of North Florida (84% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $15,400 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $47,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than UNF graduates. ($15,815 vs. $16,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNF graduates. ($163 vs. $165)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/