College comparison

Purdue 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	Purdue West Lafayette, IN	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Florida is more selective	50%	40%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1480	1200–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	44,503	59,146
Avg net price	$14,600	$10,411
Median earnings (10 yr)Purdue reports higher median earnings	$72,424	$58,308
Graduation rate	83%	78%
Median debt	$19,500	$18,190
Economic mobility	—	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University-Main Campus or University of Central Florida harder to get into?

University of Central Florida is more selective: Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 50% and University of Central Florida's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus vs University of Central Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus 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.