- Both University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of Louisville are public.
- UCF is located in Orlando, FL and University of Louisville is located in Louisville, KY.
- University of Louisville has more expensive tuition of $29,174 than UCF ($22,467).
- UCF has tighter acceptance rate of 49.90% than University of Louisville (75.30%).
- UCF has higher SAT scores of 1,278 than University of Louisville (1,170).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than University of Louisville (22,017 students).
University of Central Florida View More Rivals | University of Louisville View More Rivals | |
| #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | Rankings | #135 in National Universities #4 in Kentucky |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orlando, FL | Location | Louisville, KY |
UCF| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $12,828 Kentucky residents $29,174 out-of-state |
| $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,418 Kentucky residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $7,880 | Financial Aid | $9,508 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 49.90% | Acceptance Rate | 75.30% |
| 36.57% | Yield | 33.80% |
| 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 68,346 | Total Students | 22,017 |
| 58,662 | Undergraduate | 15,921 |
| 9,684 | Graduate | 6,096 |
| 13,565 | Online Enrollment | 4,193 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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: 3,942) $7,568 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,070 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,896 Full-time 1,103 Part-time |
| $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,522 for Faculties $72,076 Part-time |