| UF vs. UCF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#46 in National Universities #143 in World University Rankings #1 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 | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,381 Florida Residents $28,659 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,368 Florida Residents $22,467 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,737 Florida Residents $30,130 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,872 Florida Residents $28,657 Out-of-State |
| More$9,719 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,929 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,400 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter24.20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier40.11% |
| Favorable42.20% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower33.50% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller56,311 | Total Enrollment | Larger69,713 |
| Smaller36,573 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger59,552 |
| Larger19,738 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,161 |
| Smaller8,372 | Online Student Population | Larger12,508 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher91% | Graduate Rate | Lower78% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher9% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower92% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,375) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty28 to 1 |
| 3,581 | Number of faculty | 2,316 |
| Higher$123,629 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$104,275 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.