- Both University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of Memphis are public.
- UCF is located in Orlando, FL and University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
- UCF has more expensive tuition of $22,467 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
- UCF has tighter acceptance rate of 49.90% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
- UCF has higher SAT scores of 1,278 than University of Memphis (1,090).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than University of Memphis (21,917 students).
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| #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | Rankings | #281 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orlando, FL | Location | Memphis, TN |
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 | $10,344 Tennessee residents $14,784 out-of-state |
| $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,214 Tennessee residents $15,228 out-of-state |
| $7,880 | Financial Aid | $8,469 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 49.90% | Acceptance Rate | 84.82% |
| 36.57% | Yield | 22.90% |
| 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 68,346 | Total Students | 21,917 |
| 58,662 | Undergraduate | 16,708 |
| 9,684 | Graduate | 5,209 |
| 13,565 | Online Enrollment | 5,312 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,200 |
| 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: 2,784) $6,050 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 886 Full-time 461 Part-time |
| 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,542 Full-time 720 Part-time |
| $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,811 for Faculties $61,794 Part-time |