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University of Rochester is a top-ranked private research university. is one of the top 150 universities in the world. The university is ranked #147 in the latest QS World University Rankings, 2023. University of Florida is one of the highest ranked universities in the world in several aspects. University of Florida offers 137 undergraduate programs, and over 100 graduate programs. The university operates through 16 schools and colleges.
| University of Florida | University of Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 5.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 212 QS World University 2026 # 86 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 130 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 236 QS World University 2026 # 79 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 127 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 145 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 38 for Law by US News 2025 | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -111 PG Programs -84 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -68 PG Programs -49 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 24.0 % | 35.9 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 MELAB-77 SAT-1310 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1300 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28658 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30134 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12120 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 52543.87 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 57750 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10494 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | #81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023) Average Salaries Are Listed Below:
| In 2019 the institute had MBA employment rate of 91% after 3 months of Postgraduation. Average salary is around142,166 USD/year. Top hiring companies include Amazon.com, Bank of America, Citigroup, Deloitte, Facebook, Fedex, Google, Gartner, Mckinsey & Company, PWC, Tesla, Morgan Stanley. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Hough Graduate School of Business | Simon Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews | 8.2/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Florida | University of Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1850 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville. | Rochester metro area is easily navigable and campuses are a short drive from Greater Rochester International Airport. Considerablly closer to Toronto rather than New York City the university is located south of downtown Rochester at the bend of Genesee river. |
| Library | 4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. | River Campus has 6 libraries with a collection of university archives, Eastman School of Music has nearly 750,000 holdings in scores, books and journals. Medical Center has 4 libraries featuring rare books and manuscripts from the medicine field and the Memorial Art Gallery has resources for K-12 teachers. |
| Campus Life | Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History, | Rochester’s tight knit campuses have 275 organizations and clubs, health care and counselling centers, URMC fitness center. Formal academic events in Rochester include Plutzik Reading Series, Studio Arts programs, Inspire Dance festival and International Theatre program. 23 varsity teams compete for the Liberty League and University Athletic association. |
| Hostel | #Living Expenses - $12120 | #On campus - $10494 |
| Famous Alumni | Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). | Edward Gibson (Physicist), Katherine Hayles (Academic), Robert Forster (Film Producer), Rene Richards (Tennis Player), Galway Kinnell (Poet), Peter van Inwagen (Philosopher), Bill Kauffman (Journalist), Steven Chu (Physicist), Richard Thaler (Economist), Aurthur R Mileer (Law Professor), Joseph Martin (Doctor), Paul Singer (Businessman), Susan Hockfiels (Neuroscientist). |
| City Life | Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc. | Rochester is New York’s third largest metropolitan area with a unique blend of history and innovation. Unemployment rate is 11.3% as of June 2020. Though the university itself is the 2nd largest employer in New York area and largest employer in Greater Rochester area. The city has a low cost of living than the US national average. Festivals celebrating artisans like AppleUmpkin, Seabreeze amusement park, lake Ontario, Buffalo Bill’s training camp, and over 3,500 nationally recognized parks make Rochester, NY a lucrative destination. |
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