Is Florida or UT Austin harder to get into?

Florida is harder to get into than UT Austin. Florida's 24.2% acceptance rate is lower than UT Austin's 26.6%.

Which is cheaper, Florida or UT Austin?

Florida costs less on average. After grants and scholarships, Florida's average net price is $6,541 vs $19,857 at UT Austin.

Which has higher post-graduation earnings, Florida or UT Austin?

UT Austin graduates earn more on average. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $71,588 at Florida and $75,121 at UT Austin.

Florida vs. UT Austin: Acceptance Rate, SAT, Cost & Outcomes Compared

Metric	Florida	UT Austin
Acceptance rate	24.2%	26.6%
SAT mid-50%	1320–1480	1250–1510
ACT mid-50%	29–33	27–33
Cost of attendance	$22,523	$31,247
Avg net price (after aid)	$6,541	$19,857
Undergrad enrollment	35,629	42,855
6-yr graduation rate	91.1%	88.9%
Median earnings (10yr)	$71,588	$75,121
Setting	Gainesville, Florida	Austin, Texas

The Real Differences

Florida is modestly harder to get into. The 2.4-point gap matters at the margin but doesn't change the overall difficulty tier. Both schools draw similar applicant pools and admit similar profiles.

UT Austin draws stronger test scores. Mid-50% SAT range tops out at 1510 vs 1480 at the other school. Differences in test profile usually reflect a school's STEM-vs-humanities mix and the self-selection of applicants, not raw academic quality.

Florida is significantly cheaper after aid. The average net price gap is $13,316 per year, $53,264 over four years. For most families that difference is the deciding factor when both schools admit you.

Geographic difference matters more than the campus tour suggests. Florida is in Gainesville, Florida; UT Austin is in Austin, Texas. Climate, cost-of-living, and proximity to job markets in your target field shape the four-year experience and post-grad pipeline more than most prospective students realize.

Student Body Composition

The two schools have different student body compositions. Florida is 54.6% women, 2.6% international, and 12.4% Asian-American. UT Austin is 57.8% women, 4.4% international, and 25.7% Asian-American.

Demographic	Florida	UT Austin
Women	54.6%	57.8%
International	2.6%	4.4%
White	48.9%	30.4%
Asian	12.4%	25.7%
Hispanic	24.6%	28.3%
Black	4.8%	4.6%

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The Verdict

Pick Florida if

Net price matters: Florida costs $13,316 less per year on average
Higher 6-year graduation rate
its Honors Program

Pick UT Austin if

Your odds are realistic at UT Austin (slightly easier admit)
Higher median post-grad earnings ($75,121 vs $71,588)
the McCombs School of Business

Headline numbers favor one school or the other on each axis, but neither is unambiguously “better.” The right answer depends on your major fit, geographic preference, financial need, and personal odds at each. Most applicants who get into one of these schools also get into the other.

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University of Florida

24.2% accept · Gainesville, Florida

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University of Texas at Austin

26.6% accept · Austin, Texas

Sources

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for acceptance rates, test ranges, financial aid, demographics, completion, and earnings.
IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) for the underlying federal data.
Each school's most recent published Common Data Set for cycle-specific admissions stats.

Last verified May 2026. Stats reflect each school's most recent publicly published admit cycle.

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