College comparison

University of Central Florida vs 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	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL	Florida Gainesville, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Florida is more selective	40%	24%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1350	1320–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	59,146	35,629
Avg net price	$10,411	$6,541
Median earnings (10 yr)Florida reports higher median earnings	$58,308	$71,588
Graduation rate	78%	91%
Median debt	$18,190	$15,000
Economic mobility	2.6%	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of Florida is more selective: University of Central Florida's acceptance rate is approximately 40% and University of Florida's is approximately 24% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1350 at University of Central Florida and 1320–1480 at University of 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.