| SPC vs. UF |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #46 in National Universities #143 in World University Rankings #1 in Florida Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$2,682 Florida Residents $9,286 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,381 Florida Residents $28,659 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $12,737 Florida Residents $30,130 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,936 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,523 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 23.35% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 43.92% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,501 | Total Enrollment | Larger55,211 |
| Smaller23,501 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,552 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 20,659 |
| Larger10,005 | Online Student Population | Smaller8,791 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher90% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower6% |
| - | Retention Rate | 97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,375) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,390 | Number of faculties | 3,354 |
| Lower$60,605 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,823 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.