University of Central Florida vs University of Florida

The University of Central Florida main campus is located along Alafaya Trail east of Orlando, Florida. In addition to its Orlando campus, the University of Central Florida has several other campuses to service the Central Florida region. In Orlando, there is one other campus, located at Valencia West, as well as partnerships with local colleges. Outside Orlando, there are campuses in Cocoa, Clermont, Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Ocala, Palm Bay, and Sanford. The 50-acre UCF Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona includes the UCF College of Medicine and the Burnett Biomedical Sciences Building. University also has a 15-acre (6-hectare) campus in downtown Orlando in collaboration with Valencia College. 

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.  

UCF has over 400 registered student organizations, intramural sports, and an active Student Government Association. The university encourages student activism through organizations such as the Office of Student Involvement, the Multicultural Student Center, the Campus Activities Board, Volunteer UCF and Learning and Interacting with New Knights, an organization that fosters freshman involvement.  UCF's main campus also boasts two Recreation and Wellness Centers. The main center is located on the south side of campus, adjacent to the Academic Village. The second gym is located in Knights Plaza on the north side of campus. The Centers are open to all students. Many different recreational organizations and facilities are available on the UCF campus. Lake Claire is an on-campus lake with canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats available for rent (free to UCF students), and a small beachfront. In addition, UCF's Challenge Course is one of only five in the country to contain a high elements course. The university currently houses 11,000 beds on-campus in eight different housing communities.

Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History,
Two lakes within the campus used for fun and research purposes,
More than 60 intramural and club sports, 36 national champion teams
More than 45 dining spots in the campus
Florida Alligator (student newspaper-largest in USA)
15 living-learning communities and 6 graduate communities

Cody Allen: Former MLB pitcher for the Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Angels 

Chasen Bradford : MLB pitcher free agent

Drew Butera: MLB catcher for the Los Angeles Angels

Jim Atchison: President and chief executive officer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment 

Dan Benjamin: Software developer and founder, 5by5 Studios 

Ross Brown: Senior Vice President, Worldwide Partners and Alliances, VMware 

Anthony Connelly: Senior vice president and chief financial officer, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

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).