Florida vs. Georgia

University of Florida and University of Georgia side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

University of Florida
University of Georgia

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Florida (24.2% admitted vs 37.7%). Typical SAT 1400 vs 1380.
  • Cheaper after aid: Florida. Average net price is $11,936 vs $16,662 at Georgia.
  • Graduation: Florida 84% vs Georgia 82%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Florida $62,600 vs Georgia $56,400 (median).
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Key differences

University of Florida University of Georgia
Acceptance rate
Florida more selective
Florida24.2%
Georgia37.7%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Florida higher
Florida1320-1480
Georgia1270-1480
Average net price
Florida $4,726 less
Florida$11,936
Georgia$16,662
In-state tuition
Florida $5,069 less
Florida$6,381
Georgia$11,450
Out-of-state tuition
Florida $3,029 less
Florida$28,659
Georgia$31,688
Graduation rate
Florida +2 pts
Florida84%
Georgia82%
Median earnings (10 years)
Florida +$6,200
Florida$62,600
Georgia$56,400

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Florida 73,557
  • Georgia 42,732
  • Admitted
  • Florida 17,804
  • Georgia 16,108
  • Acceptance rate
  • Florida 24.2%
  • Georgia 37.7%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Florida 42.2%
  • Georgia 38.3%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Florida 1400
  • Georgia 1380
  • Typical ACT score
  • Florida 31
  • Georgia 31
  • Average high school GPA
  • Florida 3.9
  • Georgia 4.0
  • Typical high school grades
  • Florida A
  • Georgia A/A+
  • Admissions standards
  • Florida Exceptional
  • Georgia Exceptional
  • Applicant competition
  • Florida Very High
  • Georgia High
  • SAT range
  • Florida 1320-1480
  • Georgia 1270-1480
  • ACT range
  • Florida 29-33
  • Georgia 29-34
  • Submit test scores
  • Florida Required
  • Georgia Required
  • Application deadline
  • Florida Mar 1, 2027
  • Georgia Jan 1, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Florida $6,381
  • Georgia $11,450
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Florida $28,659
  • Georgia $31,688
  • Room & board
  • Florida $12,120
  • Georgia $11,672
  • Average net price
  • Florida $11,936
  • Georgia $16,662
  • Average grant aid
  • Florida $10,846
  • Georgia $11,674
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Florida 91%
  • Georgia 89%
  • Graduation rate
  • Florida 84%
  • Georgia 82%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Florida $62,600
  • Georgia $56,400
  • Making student loan payments
  • Florida 68%
  • Georgia 67%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Florida $15,815
  • Georgia $19,146
  • Median loan payment
  • Florida $163
  • Georgia $197
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Florida 16:1
  • Georgia 17:1
  • Popular majors
  • Florida
    • Social Sciences (14%)
    • Business (12%)
    • Engineering (11%)
    • Health Professions (7%)
    • Biology (7%)
  • Georgia
    • Business (24%)
    • Social Sciences (9%)
    • Communication (8%)
    • Biology (7%)
    • Education (6%)
  • Location
  • Florida Gainesville, FL
  • Georgia Athens, GA
  • Setting
  • Florida Midsize City
  • Georgia Midsize City
  • Total enrollment
  • Florida 56,311
  • Georgia 43,146
  • Type
  • Florida Public 4 Year
  • Georgia Public 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Florida #74
  • Georgia #136

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with University of Georgia in Athens, GA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

University of Florida is larger than Georgia based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 43,146 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); University of Georgia is in Athens, GA (Midsize City setting).
  • University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Georgia is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; University of Georgia 17:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 3.7% lower than at University of Florida ($11,672 vs. $12,120).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 10.6% higher at Georgia than at University of Florida (about $3,029 more per year; $31,688 vs. $28,659).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at University of Georgia (91% vs. 89%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 7.6% larger than aid received by University of Florida students ($11,674 vs. $10,846).

Admissions details

  • Incoming Florida students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 31) as students at Georgia (31).
  • SAT or ACT scores are required at both Florida and Georgia.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027; Georgia Jan 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Georgia average a 4.0 high school GPA, 0.1 higher than at Florida (3.9).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 38.3% at Georgia.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $3,331 lower median loan debt than Georgia graduates ($15,815 vs. $19,146).
  • Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Georgia graduates ($163 vs. $197).
  • More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation (68% vs. 67%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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