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Florida State USF Main Campus UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech FIU FAU Florida UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M| University of Central Florida | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | UH | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 75% |
Admission |
UCF | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UCF | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $204 |
Diversity |
UCF | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UH based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 46,700 students)
UCF vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UH?
- University of Houston is 93.9% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at UH than University of Central Florida ($20,877.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UH ($13,108 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($10,418 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Houston (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($11,457 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 25 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming UCF students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UH (3.46)
- UH has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UH? 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 UH and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than University of Houston (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,100 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $1,480 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($18,270 vs. $19,750)
- UCF graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($188 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/