UF is indeed a good university. However, you might want to also apply to in-state universities as well as UF, and then see where you get in and see what each is going to cost.
In considering either UF or in-state universities, you can also look at the study abroad opportunities, since that is another way to get a change. The people that I know who have studied abroad have had very positive things to say about it. Most if not all universities have at least some options available.