College comparison

University of Central Florida vs University of South 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	University of Central Florida Orlando, FL	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of Central Florida is more selective	40%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1350	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	59,146	37,207
Avg net price	$10,411	$9,812
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Central Florida reports higher median earnings	$58,308	$57,743
Graduation rate	78%	77%
Median debt	$18,190	$17,988
Economic mobility	2.6%	2.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Central Florida or University of South Florida harder to get into?

University of Central Florida is more selective: University of Central Florida's acceptance rate is approximately 40% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Central Florida vs University of South Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1350 at University of Central Florida and 1130–1320 at University of South 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.