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Florida State USF Main Campus UCSC San Diego State FIU FAU UC Merced Florida UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU| University of California Riverside | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 68,346 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $11,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $13,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $9,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 54,977 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 22,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1200/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $188 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | UCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UC Riverside based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 26,809 students)
UC Riverside vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or UCF?
- University of California Riverside is 158.2% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at UC Riverside than University of Central Florida ($41,636.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UC Riverside ($13,108 vs. $14,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 50.7% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($11,498 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of California Riverside (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 120.7% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($22,042 vs. $9,986)
UC Riverside vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 60 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UC Riverside has a higher acceptance rate (68.7%) than UCF (41%)
UC Riverside vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of Central Florida (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $3,300 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $839 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Riverside graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,109)
- UCF graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than UC Riverside graduates. ($188 vs. $197)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/