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Florida State Georgia Texas A&M UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin Arkansas USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill| University of Florida | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | OU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Florida | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $206 |
Diversity |
Florida | OU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Florida | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Florida | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 28,308 students)
Florida vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or OU?
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($4,920.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Florida than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($25,694.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than OU ($11,740 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 44.1% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,950 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Florida (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 0.1% larger than aid received University of Florida ($10,561 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 73 points higher than at OU (1204)
- Incoming Florida students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OU (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at OU (3.66)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or OU? 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 OU and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (84% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $3,300 more per year than OU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $59,300)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $4,185 lower median federal student loan debt than OU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $20,000)
- Florida graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than OU graduates. ($163 vs. $206)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/