University of Florida (UF) vs BYU–Provo

Nestled in the vibrant city of Gainesville, Florida, the University of Florida (UF) stands as a beacon of academic excellence, while in the heart of Provo, Utah, Brigham Young University (BYU) thrives as a private research institution rooted in the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With acceptance rates of 31% and 50%, respectively, both universities offer a rigorous and enriching educational experience. UF boasts a diverse student body, with 52% female and 48% male students, while BYU's student population is predominantly female, at 57%, and male, at 43%. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these two esteemed institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your academic journey.

	Brigham Young University	University of Florida
Overview
Location	Provo, Utah	Gainesville, Florida
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	89.0%	97.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Mormon

Admission
Acceptance rate	59.2%	30.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	1220 - 1440	1300 - 1470
ACT range	26 - 32	29 - 33
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	79.0%
Students submitting ACT score	76.0%	46.0%
Total number of applicants	11,608	51,207
Total number of admissions given out	6,870	15,431
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,413	6,787
Yield rate	78.8%	44.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$20,146	In state: $21,431 Out of state: $43,709
Average net price	$13,432	$9,809
Tuition	$6,120	In state: $4,477 Out of state: $25,694
Room & board	$8,048	Room/dormitory: $5,800 Meal plan: $4,600
Available payment plans		Prepaid tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	48.0% Average amount $5,867	91.0% Average amount $12,758
Students receiving federal student loan	10.0% Average amount $5,278	9.0% Average amount $4,927
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $9,371	1.0% Average amount $17,527

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,642 Men 48.7% Women 51.3%	34,876 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	3,169 Men 54.4% Women 45.6%	20,905 Men 42.1% Women 57.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.5%
International students	3.6%	8.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	7,073	11,373
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Florida New York New Jersey Georgia Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Education Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Engineering Health Professions Business Communication and Journalism Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	76.8%	90.9%
Dropout rate	15.6%	2.5%
Transferred out	N/A	5.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $122,288 Year 2: $119,642 Year 3: $131,537 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,326 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $103,770 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $91,071 Year 2: $86,498 Year 3: $103,443 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,667 Year 2: $83,848 Year 3: $99,723 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $95,117 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,340 Year 2: $83,177 Year 3: $93,220 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,754 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $88,329 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,199 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $86,347 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,287 Year 2: $75,989 Year 3: $85,287 Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,484 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $83,356	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $236,746 Year 2: $182,280 Year 3: $190,105 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $105,121 Year 2: $124,099 Year 3: $145,544 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $94,054 Year 2: $113,841 Year 3: $123,288 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,886 Year 2: $101,327 Year 3: $114,115 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $93,755 Year 2: $96,183 Year 3: $108,258 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,716 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $107,267 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $90,155 Year 2: $91,363 Year 3: $103,214 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $98,110 Year 2: $92,885 Year 3: $98,739 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,353 Year 2: $90,146 Year 3: $98,185 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,540 Year 2: $88,546 Year 3: $97,968

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