Florida's public university system offers a notable range of selectivity, from University of Florida's competitive 24 percent acceptance rate to Florida Atlantic University's more accessible 73.4 percent acceptance rate, with University of Central Florida landing in between at a moderate 45.7 percent. Affordability is a significant advantage across these three schools, where the average net price of $8,334 per year positions them well below the national average for four-year institutions. Graduates from these programs earn a median of $49,727 six years after enrollment, suggesting solid return on investment given the low cost of attendance.