- Both University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of Connecticut are public.
- UCF is located in Orlando, FL and University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than UCF ($22,467).
- University of Connecticut has tighter acceptance rate of 47.84% than UCF (49.90%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than UCF (1,278).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than University of Connecticut (27,003 students).
University of Central Florida View More Rivals | University of Connecticut View More Rivals | |
| #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | Rankings | #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orlando, FL | Location | Storrs, CT |
UCF| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,368 Florida residents $22,467 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state |
| $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state |
| $7,880 | Financial Aid | $13,180 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 49.90% | Acceptance Rate | 47.84% |
| 36.57% | Yield | 22.51% |
| 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 68,346 | Total Students | 27,003 |
| 58,662 | Undergraduate | 18,983 |
| 9,684 | Graduate | 8,020 |
| 13,565 | Online Enrollment | 1,436 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $66,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 29 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time |
| 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time |
| $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time |