College comparison

Florida Atlantic University vs University of Central Florida

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Florida is more selective	66%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1200	1200–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	23,757	59,146
Avg net price	$8,752	$10,411
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Central Florida reports higher median earnings	$56,746	$58,308
Graduation rate	63%	78%
Median debt	$17,236	$18,190
Economic mobility	3.1%	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Florida Atlantic University or University of Central Florida harder to get into?

University of Central Florida is more selective: Florida Atlantic University's acceptance rate is approximately 66% and University of Central Florida's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Atlantic University vs University of Central Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1200 at Florida Atlantic University and 1200–1350 at University of Central Florida. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.