College comparison

UC San Diego 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	UC San Diego La Jolla, CA	Florida Gainesville, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Florida is more selective	27%	24%
SAT (25–75)	—	1320–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	34,948	35,629
Avg net price	$12,470	$6,541
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	La Jolla, CA	Gainesville, FL

Quick answers

Is University of California-San Diego or University of Florida harder to get into?

University of Florida is more selective: University of California-San Diego'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 University of California-San Diego vs University of Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-San Diego 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.