UF or UCF

So I'm not super knowledgable about the nitty gritty details about both but here's my checklist.

Does UF/UCF have at least 2 majors (that are accredited) that you are interested in?

Do you like a college-town atmosphere?

Do you like being in a big city?

Can you afford UF/UCF?

If both schools have your major is one more prestigious and does prestige matter?

Is SEC sports a big deal?

Is there something one school has that the other doesn't that you really want?

Does diversity matter?

As it seems like you are an in-state resident do you know if your friends are attending one and does that matter? Distance from home? Is that important?

Also definitely visit campus (when safe) and ask do I prefer one and if so is it by how much? I haven't gotten to that stage but campus is a huge factor for people when they commit.

Also note both are very large research schools (top 10 in US by enrollment) and that UF admits about high 30%s and UCF is low 40%s so Id definitely think of a back up 2 good ones in my mind is FAU and FIU. You will have to weigh them by what you value most. Hope this helps and comment if you'd like more detail. I'd be happy to help.

Curious what you chose? What were the decisive factors? Number of accredited majors, campus status? Or something else?

UF all the way! UF is my #1 in-state school and my #2 overall. With your grades, it sounds like you have a great chance to get into UF and I feel that UF is better academic wise. UCF is a great school, but UF is just a better one. I also prefer UF because of the campus (I love old, brick campuses). I'm not the biggest fan of modern campuses, so definitely take that into your consideration as well! Also, if you are looking to pursue medicine or engineering, UF is an amazing school for those. Especially medicine since Shands Hospital is right there. I have not been accepted yet haha, but I hope I was able to help a little bit by sharing my opinion. :)