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Florida State USF Main Campus NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke FIU FAU Michigan UNCW Florida UT Austin| University of Central Florida | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 40% |
Admission |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $170 |
Diversity |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UCF | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 31,705 students)
UCF vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is 56.7% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($7,019.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than University of Central Florida ($35,580.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than UCF ($10,614 vs. $13,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 6.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($11,498 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (93% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 80.9% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($18,066 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 164 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (41%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
UCF vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and UCF.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of Central Florida (89% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $17,200 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $48,900)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $1,791 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($16,479 vs. $18,270)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($170 vs. $188)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/