I recently got accepted into UF. I am in the top 10% of my class, so I automatically got accepted into UCF based on their program they have, and they offered me a $6000 non-renewable scholarship. I am really at a crossroads, because I cannot seem to make a definite decision on where to go. UF has amazing academics and are rated #7 in the anion and I feel honored to have gotten excepted. But, on the other hand I love UCF campus, and love Orlando much better than Gainesville. I am hoping to get a job in Pharmaceutical sales, but am not exactly sure what degree I am going to get to get there. I will most likely go to Pharmacy school, in which UF offers an amazing one. Would it be unwise to go to UCF for my undergrad and enroll in the Honors program, and then apply for UF’s Pharmacy school afterwards? Help!!
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I like your plan, actually. Best of both universities!
Go Gators! No contest.
What do you think sets UF apart from UCF? Other than just a better medical program? I am now thinking about majoring in Chemistry so I can pursue Nuclear Medicine.
It sounds like you’re really not sure of your major, which is completely normal as a senior in high school. Either school will offer lots of options and allow you to explore several majors, before you have to finalize your choice.
UF is currently ranked #14 for Public Universities by US News, while UCF is #97. If you have to choose between these two schools (and $ is not an issue) UF is an easy pick. You’ll have more options, better instruction (UF spends more $ per student and has a far better Facility to student ratio), more (and better funded) student clubs, and better job placement support.
When taking into account tuition, fees, room and board, UF is a bit cheaper than UCF. However, UCF is much better with merit based scholarships.
I’m sure you’ll do fine at either school!
Good Luck!