| FSU vs. UCF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#63 in National Universities #3 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #87 in National Universities #5 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,656 Florida Residents $18,786 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,368 Florida Residents $22,467 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,872 Florida Residents $28,657 Out-of-State |
| More$9,725 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,880 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,278 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter25.04% | Acceptance Rate | Easier41.04% |
| Lower30.86% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller44,161 | Total Enrollment | Larger68,346 |
| Smaller32,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger58,662 |
| Larger11,225 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller9,684 |
| Smaller5,458 | Online Student Population | Larger13,565 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty29 to 1 |
| 2,045 | Number of faculties | 2,173 |
| Higher$110,317 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,166 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.