- Both University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of Houston are public.
- UCF is located in Orlando, FL and University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
- UCF has more expensive tuition of $22,467 than University of Houston ($22,191).
- UCF has tighter acceptance rate of 49.90% than University of Houston (61.11%).
- UCF has higher SAT scores of 1,278 than University of Houston (1,240).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than University of Houston (46,700 students).
University of Central Florida View More Rivals | University of Houston View More Rivals | |
| #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | Rankings | #96 in National Universities #8 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orlando, FL | Location | Houston, TX |
UCF| Known as | UH | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's 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 | $9,711 Texas residents $22,191 out-of-state |
| $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,749 Texas residents $19,109 out-of-state |
| $7,880 | Financial Aid | $9,585 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 49.90% | Acceptance Rate | 61.11% |
| 36.57% | Yield | 39.07% |
| 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 68,346 | Total Students | 46,700 |
| 58,662 | Undergraduate | 37,943 |
| 9,684 | Graduate | 8,757 |
| 13,565 | Online Enrollment | 5,579 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 7% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) $5,708 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 | 21 to 1 |
| 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,511 Full-time 322 Part-time |
| 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,121 Full-time 399 Part-time |
| $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,727 for Faculties $64,738 Part-time |