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Florida State USF Main Campus Tennessee Ole Miss FIU FAU Auburn LSU Florida Georgia FGCU Clemson| The University of Alabama | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | UCF | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 68,346 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $11,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $13,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $9,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 54,977 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 22,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1200/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $188 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UCF | ||
| 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 Central Florida is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 38,644 students)
Alabama vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UCF?
- The University of Alabama is 147.9% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Alabama than University of Central Florida ($31,460.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Alabama ($13,108 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 25.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($11,498 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than The University of Alabama (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 57% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($15,683 vs. $9,986)
Alabama vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 2 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UCF (3.64)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UCF (41%)
Alabama vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or UCF? 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 UCF and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Central Florida (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $1,000 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $5,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($18,270 vs. $23,750)
- UCF graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($188 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/