BCS Championship Universities - Florida vs. Oklahoma

On Thursday the University of Florida and the University of Oklahoma, the #1 and #2 ranked teams, will face off in the BCS Championship game. Both are public universities, but the admissions standards are significantly different. Although Florida is twice the size of Oklahoma, it's also far more selective. Check out the stats below to see what it takes to get accepted, and click on the profile links for more information on admissions, costs and financial aid.

University of Florida:

• Percentage of applicants accepted: 42.1%
• Middle 50% SAT Math: 580 / 690
• Middle 50% SAT Reading: 560 / 670
• Middle 50% ACT Composite: 25 / 29
• Total Cost (In-State): $14,437
• Total Cost (Out-of-State): $29,021

University of Oklahoma:

• Percentage of applicants accepted: 82.5%
• Middle 50% SAT Math: 530 / 650
• Middle 50% SAT Reading: 520 / 640
• Middle 50% ACT Composite: 23 / 28
• Total Cost (In-State): $19,213
• Total Cost (Out-of-State): $28,327

Florida is the better bargain for in-state students. Out-of-state applicants can expect admissions to be more competitive than for in-state students. For more admissions information, check out the University of Florida profile and the University of Oklahoma profile.

Related Links:

• Big 12 Conference
• SEC, Southeastern Conference