University of Florida (UF) vs. The University of Alabama

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Florida (UF) and The University of Alabama are public.
  • UF is located in Gainesville, FL and The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • The University of Alabama has more expensive tuition of $33,200 than UF ($28,659).
  • UF has tighter acceptance rate of 42.01% than The University of Alabama (53.30%).
  • UF has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than The University of Alabama (1,260).
  • UF is larger with 55,211 students than The University of Alabama (38,644 students).
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#44 in National Universities
#1 in Florida
Rankings#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Gainesville, FLLocationTuscaloosa, AL
UFKnown as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,381 Florida residents
$28,659 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,900 Alabama residents
$33,200 out-of-state
$12,737 Florida residents
$30,130 out-of-state
Graduate$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
$9,523Financial Aid$14,421
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$65 graduate
42.01%Acceptance Rate53.30%
46.72%Yield36.45%
1,390 SAT, 31 ACTTest Scores1,260 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
55,211Total Students38,644
34,552Undergraduate32,458
20,659Graduate6,186
8,791Online Enrollment5,820
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
90%Graduation Rate72%
6%Transfer-out Rate18%
97%Retention Rate87%
$65,700Average Earning after Graduation$51,600
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: 11,375)
$6,350 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
2,902 Full-time
452 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
14,874 Full-time
1,006 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
$112,102 for Faculties
$65,900 Part-time
Average Salary$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 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