Best colleges in Florida

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- Location: Daytona Beach, FL
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $15,600
- SAT range: Not available
- Niche grade:  A-
#10. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
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- Location: Melbourne, FL
- Acceptance rate: 66%
- Net price: $32,314
- SAT range: 1140-1340
- Niche grade:  A-
#9. Florida Institute of Technology
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- Location: St. Petersburg, FL
- Acceptance rate: 27%
- Net price: $10,841
- SAT range: 1140-1280
- Niche grade:  A-
#8. University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
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- Location: Sarasota, FL
- Acceptance rate: 24%
- Net price: $2,734
- SAT range: 1160-1290
- Niche grade:  A
#7. University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
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- Location: Miami, FL
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $9,398
- SAT range: 1060-1240
- Niche grade:  A

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#6. Florida International University
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- Location: Orlando, FL
- Acceptance rate: 36%
- Net price: $11,575
- SAT range: 1170-1350
- Niche grade:  A
#5. University of Central Florida
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- Location: Tampa, FL
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Net price: $10,004
- SAT range: 1160-1320
- Niche grade:  A+
#4. University of South Florida
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- Location: Tallahassee, FL
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $12,684
- SAT range: 1180-1340
- Niche grade:  A+
#3. Florida State University
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- Location: Coral Gables, FL
- Acceptance rate: 28%
- Net price: $34,492
- SAT range: 1300-1460
- Niche grade:  A+
#2. University of Miami
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- Location: Gainesville, FL
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Net price: $9,809
- SAT range: 1300-1470
- Niche grade:  A+

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Florida
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