College comparison

UT Austin vs Florida

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UT Austin Austin, TX	Florida Gainesville, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Florida is more selective	27%	24%
SAT (25–75)	1250–1510	1320–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	42,855	35,629
Avg net price	$19,857	$6,541
Median earnings (10 yr)UT Austin reports higher median earnings	$75,121	$71,588
Graduation rate	89%	91%
Median debt	$20,500	$15,000
Economic mobility	—	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Austin or University of Florida harder to get into?

University of Florida is more selective: The University of Texas at Austin's acceptance rate is approximately 27% and University of Florida's is approximately 24% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Austin vs University of Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1250–1510 at The University of Texas at Austin and 1320–1480 at University of Florida. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.