Florida vs. UNF

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Florida is larger than UNF based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 16,154 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); University of North Florida is in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting).
• University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of North Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; University of North Florida 19:1.

Florida vs. UNF Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida or UNF? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than Florida ($11,135 vs. $11,936).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 2.6% lower than at University of Florida ($11,810 vs. $12,120).
• University of North Florida is 0.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida (about $8 more per year; $6,389.00 vs. $6,381.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 37.8% higher at Florida than at University of North Florida (about $7,866 more per year; $28,659.00 vs. $20,793.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at University of North Florida (91% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 15.7% larger than aid received by University of North Florida students ($10,846 vs. $9,377).

Florida vs. UNF Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UNF? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UNF and Florida.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Florida (1400) is 230 points higher than at UNF (1170).
• Incoming Florida students have a 9 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 22 at UNF).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Florida 1320/1480; University of North Florida 1070/1270.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Florida 29/33; University of North Florida 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida - Required; UNF - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Florida students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UNF (3.89).
• UNF has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than Florida (24.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 16.5% at UNF.

Florida vs. UNF Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida and UNF? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Florida's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than University of North Florida's (50%).
• Graduates from University of Florida earn a median of about $15,400 more per year than UNF graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,600 vs. $47,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $185 lower median loan debt than UNF graduates ($15,815 vs. $16,000).
• Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UNF graduates ($163 vs. $165).
• More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.