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UT Dallas UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA Texas A&M Texas State UCF FAU USF Main Campus LSU| University of North Florida | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | UH | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
UNF | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UNF | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $204 |
Diversity |
UNF | UH | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNF | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or UH?
- University of Houston is 102.9% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at UH than University of North Florida ($20,877.00 vs. $17,999.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Florida than UH ($11,338 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,192 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of Houston (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 31.1% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($11,457 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 14 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UH (3.46)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than UH (66.2%)
UNF vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF or UH? 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 UH and UNF.
- The graduation rate at UNF is higher than University of Houston (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $11,800 more per year than UNF graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,200)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,750)
- UNF graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($165 vs. $204)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/