University of Florida or University of Miami???

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Florida
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<p>Hi!
I made my college list awhile ago and have switched it so many times in the past year or so. However, I feel like I am finally done and while I have had Miami on my list for a long time, I am torn between UF and UM. I have 12 schools, and don't want to exceed 12 so I must make a decision between UF and UM.
Money is not really an issue, since I know UM is a lot more expensive
I don't mind big schools, most of the schools I'm applying to are big state schools. But i wouldn't mind a smaller environment (such as UM 10,000 undergrads)
I like to party, but I also take academics seriously. I know both are party schools but are also very focused on academics.
I'm a NJ Junior at a top NJ public high school.
-3.9 gpa 1900 SAT
-i took my first AP course this year (junior year) and an honors class
and I'm taking 3 or 4 AP courses and an honors course next year
-4 years of language (one year honors language)
-hosted 2 italian exchange students
- am going to italy next year to stay with one of them
-1 year cross country, tennis
-3 years indoor track (sprints, hurdles and high jump)
-3 years outdoor track (sprints, high jump, hurdles, pole vault)
-VP of italian club
-founder and president of animal rights club (had to write numerous proposals to start the club)
-secretary graphic design club
-amnesty, and environment clubs
-community service</p>

<p>My other colleges are
-UNC Chapel Hill (big reach)
-Clemson University
-University of Miami/Florida
-UT Austin
-UMichigan Ann Arbor
-UWisconsin Madison
-UVA
-UOklahoma
-UColorado Boulder
-College of Charleston
-UIllinois Urbana Champaign
-Northeastern University</p>

<p>I've done so much research on all of these schools and love them all. I'm only torn between Miami and Florida. Also, I don't mind location lol obviously. I'm all over the map! But I don't like the Northeast that much. Northeastern is my only northeastern school.</p>

<p>THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I’m gonna have to say that UM is better for you. Since you’re an out of state applicant to UF, your chances of acceptance drop, but that’s about it. But hey, why don’t you just apply to both? If you will be using CommonApp to apply to other schools, applying to UM won’t be a problem, since it’s supplement is easy and doesn’t require any additional writing/essay and money isn’t an issue for you anyways.</p>

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<p>Sam, what’s your intended major?</p>

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<p>As a student who has just recently completed her college search, I can shed a little light on the college search I believe :)</p>

<p>UF is my number one choice. But it is very, very selective for out of state students. You seem like a strong student, but Miami is probably a safer bet for admission. </p>

<p>Also, I know you said money is not an issue, but Florida is pretty stingy with merit scholarships. Whereas University of Miami has annual scholarships ranging from 8k a year to full tuition.</p>

<p>At U of M, you could also probably be admitted to their honors program. This means smaller classes and possibly more interaction with professors and advisors, which may not be available at a large state school like U of F.</p>

<p>My last advice is to take the SAT again. I had to take the ACT three times, but finally I scored a 35. And I can say from personal experience, whether colleges admit it or not, that standardized test number plays a HUGE role in admissions.</p>

<p>Good luck on your search!
And Go Gators :)</p>

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<p>UF vs UM</p>

<p>Athletics - UF
Endowment - UF
Class Sizes - UM
Campus - UF
Location - UM
Cost - UF
Alumni Strength - UF
Job Placement - UF
Dorms - UM
Rankings - UF
Personal Attention - UM
Greek Life - UF
Night Life - UM
Student Organizations - UF
Prestige - UF</p>