Best public colleges in Florida

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- Fort Myers, FL
- #164 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 89%
- Net price: $9,840
- SAT Range: 1010-1180
#12. Florida Gulf Coast University
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- Boca Raton, FL
- #146 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- Net price: $8,771
- SAT Range: 1020-1200
#11. Florida Atlantic University
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- Sarasota, FL
- #142 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Net price: $9,727
- SAT Range: 1120-1340
#10. New College of Florida
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- Jacksonville, FL
- #133 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price: $7,746
- SAT Range: 1000-1210
#9. University of North Florida
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- Pensacola, FL
- #92 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 53%
- Net price: $10,344
- SAT Range: 1040-1230
#8. University of West Florida
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- Tallahassee, FL
- #88 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 35%
- Net price: $12,539
- SAT Range: 1010-1150
#7. Florida A&M University
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- St. Petersburg, FL
- #68 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A-
- Acceptance rate: 27%
- Net price: $10,841
- SAT Range: 1140-1280
#6. University of South Florida - St. Petersburg
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- Sarasota, FL
- #45 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 24%
- Net price: $2,734
- SAT Range: 1160-1290
#5. University of South Florida - Sarasota-Manatee
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- Miami, FL
- #27 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $9,398
- SAT Range: 1060-1240
#4. Florida International University
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- Tampa, FL
- #19 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Net price: $10,004
- SAT Range: Not Available
#3. University of South Florida
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- Tallahassee, FL
- #11 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Net price: $12,684
- SAT Range: 1180-1340
#2. Florida State University
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- Gainesville, FL
- #5 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Net price: $9,809
- SAT Range: 1300-1470

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

#1. University of Florida
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