College comparison

UC Davis vs University of Central 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	UC Davis Davis, CA	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Florida is more selective	42%	40%
SAT (25–75)	—	1200–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,253	59,146
Avg net price	$14,741	$10,411
Median earnings (10 yr)UC Davis reports higher median earnings	$80,838	$58,308
Graduation rate	86%	78%
Median debt	$13,000	$18,190
Economic mobility	4.4%	2.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of California-Davis or University of Central Florida harder to get into?

University of Central Florida is more selective: University of California-Davis's acceptance rate is approximately 42% and University of Central Florida's is approximately 40% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Davis vs University of Central Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Davis and 1200–1350 at University of Central 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.