Is the University of Florida or UConn harder to get into?

The key practical difference is that UF has a more selective overall first-year admissions process, while UConn’s selectivity depends more on whether you are applying to the Storrs campus or one of its regional campuses. UF draws an exceptionally large national and in-state applicant pool for a limited freshman class, so strong grades and rigorous coursework are common among admitted students. UConn is also selective, particularly for Storrs and for popular programs, but it is typically less difficult to enter overall than UF.

For a student applying without regard to major, UF should be treated as the higher-reach application. Its admissions review places substantial weight on academic rigor, grades in core courses, and the strength of the full academic record; being above a school’s basic eligibility standards does not make admission likely. Residency can matter at both public universities, but UF remains highly competitive for Florida residents as well as nonresidents.

UConn’s Storrs campus is the relevant comparison if you want the main residential-campus experience. Admission to a regional UConn campus can be less selective than Storrs, so an “overall UConn” comparison may make UConn appear more accessible than the particular campus you intend to attend.