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Florida State Georgia CU Boulder UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue BYU Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill| University of Florida | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | Utah | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,814 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #74 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,521 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,724 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
Florida | Utah | ||
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| Applied | 65,375 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 15,707 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Florida | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $155 |
Diversity |
Florida | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Florida | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (54,814 students vs. 35,260 students)
Florida vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or Utah?
- University of Utah is 82.6% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Utah than University of Florida ($28,697.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than Utah ($11,521 vs. $13,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Utah ($11,500 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Utah (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 13.3% larger than aid received University of Florida ($12,148 vs. $10,724)
Florida vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 147 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Florida students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Florida (24%)
Florida vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or Utah? 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 Utah and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Utah (84% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $1,300 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,815)
- Utah graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida graduates. ($155 vs. $163)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/