Florida vs. WUSTL vs. Georgia Tech

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Florida in Gainesville, FL with Washington University in St Louis in St. Louis, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Florida is larger than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 16,357 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Washington University in St Louis is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; Washington University in St Louis 7:1.

Florida vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida or WUSTL ? 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 Florida than WUSTL ($11,936 vs. $22,408).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 44.5% lower than at Washington University in St Louis ($12,120 vs. $21,854).
• Washington University in St Louis is 931% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida (about $59,409 more per year; $65,790.00 vs. $6,381.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 129.6% higher at WUSTL than at University of Florida (about $37,131 more per year; $65,790.00 vs. $28,659.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at Washington University in St Louis (91% vs. 49%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 509.3% larger than aid received by University of Florida students ($66,080 vs. $10,846).

Florida vs. WUSTL Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Florida.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Washington University in St Louis (1540) is 140 points higher than at Florida (1400).
• Incoming WUSTL students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 31 at Florida).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Florida 1320/1480; Washington University in St Louis 1500/1570.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Florida 29/33; Washington University in St Louis 33/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida - Required; WUSTL - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027; WUSTL Jan 4, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman WUSTL students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Florida (3.9).
• Florida has a higher acceptance rate (24.2%) than WUSTL (12.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 46.7% at WUSTL .

Florida vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida and WUSTL ? 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.

• Washington University in St Louis's six-year graduation rate (93%) is higher than University of Florida's (84%).
• Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn a median of about $20,200 more per year than Florida graduates about ten years after starting college ($82,800 vs. $62,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $4,085 lower median loan debt than WUSTL graduates ($15,815 vs. $19,900).
• Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than WUSTL graduates ($163 vs. $205).
• More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)

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.