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UCF FAU USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State The University of West Florida FIU JU Florida Flagler USC Beaufort ASU| University of North Florida | University of South Carolina Aiken | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNF | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Florida is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (16,406 students vs. 3,840 students)
UNF vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 142.9% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at USC Aiken than University of North Florida ($20,856.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than USC Aiken ($11,338 vs. $11,872)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 21.7% lower than costs at University of North Florida ($8,376 vs. $10,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of North Florida (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 13.1% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($9,891 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Florida (1140) is 164 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming UNF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than UNF (70.5%)
UNF vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $7,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,600)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- UNF graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/