Temple University vs. University of Central Florida (UCF)

Two Rivalry Colleges in American Athletic Conference

  • Both Temple University and University of Central Florida (UCF) are public.
  • Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA and UCF is located in Orlando, FL.
  • Temple University has more expensive tuition of $37,462 than UCF ($22,467).
  • UCF has tighter acceptance rate of 49.90% than Temple University (56.67%).
  • UCF is larger with 68,346 students than Temple University (33,196 students).
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#213 in National Universities
#45 in Pennsylvania
Rankings#136 in National Universities
#4 in Florida
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Philadelphia, PALocationOrlando, FL
Known asUCF
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$22,082 Pennsylvania residents
$37,462 out-of-state
Undergraduate$6,368 Florida residents
$22,467 out-of-state
$22,010 Pennsylvania residents
$28,523 out-of-state
Graduate$8,872 Florida residents
$28,657 out-of-state
$10,943Financial Aid$7,880
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
56.67%Acceptance Rate49.90%
25.43%Yield36.57%
Test Scores1,278 SAT, 27 ACT
Student Population
33,196Total Students68,346
24,106Undergraduate58,662
9,090Graduate9,684
2,612Online Enrollment13,565
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
77%Graduation Rate75%
11%Transfer-out Rate10%
84%Retention Rate93%
$59,000Average Earning after Graduation$51,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,066)
$8,906 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582)
$5,670 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$4,600 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio29 to 1
2,271 Full-time
1,488 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,577 Full-time
596 Part-time
6,742 Full-time
2,037 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,474 Full-time
627 Part-time
$106,835 for Faculties
$74,666 Part-time
Average Salary$98,575 for Faculties
$66,803 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023