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Florida Best Colleges

Florida Best Colleges
University of Florida ranked first, followed by University of Miami and Florida State University in Florida Best Colleges. (The ranking data is provided by College Evaluator.) Only 2 schools are private and the other 8 schools are public colleges in Florida Best Colleges. The average tuition & fees of Florida Best Colleges is $6,071 for Florida residents and $21,582 for out-of-state students and the average acceptance rate is 44.60%.
Of these Florida Best Colleges, 8 schools offer Doctorate degree, 10 schools offer Master' degree, 10 schools offer Bachelor's degree, and 8 schools offer Associate degree programs. University of Miami has the highest tuition & fees with $50,226 and Florida International University has the lowest tuition & fees with $6,546 among Florida Best Colleges. University of Miami is the tightest school to admit with 32% acceptance rate and Ave Maria University has the highest (easiest to get in) acceptance rate (83%). University of Central Florida is the largest school with total 66,059 students and Ave Maria University is the smallest school with 1,113 students.
You can compare the schools at Florida Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.
School Overview Comparison Table

#1. University of Florida

University of Florida Campus, Gainesville, FL

#1. University of Florida

University of Florida is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Gainesville, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Florida is $6,381 for Florida residents and $28,659 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 52,669 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,360 and the average ACT scores is 88 at University of Florida.

#2. University of Miami

University of Miami Campus, Coral Gables, FL

#2. University of Miami

University of Miami is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Coral Gables, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Miami is $50,226. The school has a total enrollment of 17,003 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,340 and the average ACT scores is 91 at University of Miami.

#3. Florida State University

Florida State University Campus, Tallahassee, FL

#3. Florida State University

Florida State University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tallahassee, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Florida State University is $5,656 for Florida residents and $18,786 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 41,362 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,275 and the average ACT scores is 83 at Florida State University.

#4. Florida International University

Florida International University Campus, Miami, FL

#4. Florida International University

Florida International University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Miami, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Florida International University is $6,556 for Florida residents and $6,546 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 56,718 and student to faculty ratio is 3.70% (27 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,175 and the average ACT scores is 73 at Florida International University.

#5. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Campus, Tallahassee, FL

#5. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tallahassee, FL. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a historically black school.It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $5,785 for Florida residents and $17,725 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,913 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,105 and the average ACT scores is 62 at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

#6. University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee

University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee Campus, Sarasota, FL

#6. University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee

University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Sarasota, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee is $5,587 for Florida residents and $16,501 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,117 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,212 and the average ACT scores is 75 at University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee.

#7. University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida Campus, Orlando, FL

#7. University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Orlando, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of Central Florida is $6,368 for Florida residents and $22,467 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 66,059 and student to faculty ratio is 3.33% (30 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,250 and the average ACT scores is 79 at University of Central Florida.

#8. University of South Florida-Main Campus

University of South Florida-Main Campus Campus, Tampa, FL

#8. University of South Florida-Main Campus

University of South Florida-Main Campus is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Tampa, FL. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of South Florida-Main Campus is $6,410 for Florida residents and $17,324 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 43,540 and student to faculty ratio is 4.55% (22 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,250 and the average ACT scores is 80 at University of South Florida-Main Campus.

#9. Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University Campus, Ave Maria, FL

#9. Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Ave Maria, FL. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - other. The 2019 tuition & fees at Ave Maria University is $20,850. The school has a total enrollment of 1,113 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,155 and the average ACT scores is 70 at Ave Maria University.

#10. University of South Florida-St Petersburg

University of South Florida-St Petersburg Campus, St. Petersburg, FL

#10. University of South Florida-St Petersburg

University of South Florida-St Petersburg is a Public, 4 or more years school located in St. Petersburg, FL. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2019 tuition & fees at University of South Florida-St Petersburg is $5,821 for Florida residents and $16,736 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,895 and student to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).For the enrolled students, the average SAT scores is 1,175 and the average ACT scores is 72 at University of South Florida-St Petersburg.
RankSchool NameLocationDegree OfferedTuition & Fees Average Financial AidAcceptance RatePopulationGraduation Rate Student to Faculty Ratio
1University of Florida Public, 4 or more years Gainesville, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $28,659 ($6,381) $9,169 39% 52,669 88% 19 to 1
2University of Miami Private, 4 or more years Coral Gables, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $50,226 $31,431 32% 17,003 84% 12 to 1
3Florida State University Public, 4 or more years Tallahassee, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $18,786 ($5,656) $6,830 37% 41,362 80% 22 to 1
4Florida International University Public, 4 or more years Miami, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $6,546 ($6,556) $5,872 59% 56,718 57% 27 to 1
5Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Public, 4 or more years Tallahassee, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $17,725 ($5,785) $8,779 39% 9,913 48% 16 to 1
6University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee Public, 4 or more years Sarasota, FL Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $16,501 ($5,587) $6,247 32% 2,117 - 13 to 1
7University of Central Florida Public, 4 or more years Orlando, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $22,467 ($6,368) $6,638 43% 66,059 70% 30 to 1
8University of South Florida-Main Campus Public, 4 or more years Tampa, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $17,324 ($6,410) $8,095 43% 43,540 71% 22 to 1
9Ave Maria University Private, 4 or more years Ave Maria, FL Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's $20,850 $14,799 83% 1,113 55% 14 to 1
10University of South Florida-St Petersburg Public, 4 or more years St. Petersburg, FL Master's, Bachelor's, Associate $16,736 ($5,821) $7,096 39% 4,895 36% 19 to 1
You can compare the schools at Florida Best Colleges comparison page with comprehensive information including admission, SAT/ACT scores, tuition, and more academic statistics.

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