Flagler vs. USF Main Campus

Comparable Facts

Compare Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL with University of South Florida in Tampa, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of South Florida is larger than Flagler based on total student enrollment (49,622 students vs. 2,425 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Flagler College is located in Saint Augustine, FL (Small Suburban setting); University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• Flagler College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of South Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Flagler College 15:1; University of South Florida 22:1.

Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Flagler or USF Main Campus? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida than Flagler ($11,579 vs. $32,395).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida are 4.6% lower than at Flagler College ($14,440 vs. $15,130).
• Flagler College is 366.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than USF Main Campus (about $23,490 more per year; $29,900.00 vs. $6,410.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.6% higher at Flagler than at University of South Florida (about $12,576 more per year; $29,900.00 vs. $17,324.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Flagler College than at University of South Florida (99% vs. 83%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College students is 25.5% larger than aid received by University of South Florida students ($13,368 vs. $10,652).

Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or USF Main Campus? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between USF Main Campus and Flagler.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of South Florida (1230) is 150 points higher than at Flagler (1080).
• Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 22 at Flagler).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Flagler College 960/1190; University of South Florida 1130/1320.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Flagler College 19/25; University of South Florida 24/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Flagler - Test optional; USF Main Campus - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Flagler Mar 1, 2027; USF Main Campus May 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Flagler (3.38).
• Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than USF Main Campus (43.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.1% at Flagler vs. 23.3% at USF Main Campus.

Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Flagler and USF Main Campus? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Flagler College's six-year graduation rate (60%) is higher than University of South Florida's (52%).
• Graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of about $7,300 more per year than Flagler graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,500 vs. $39,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of South Florida graduates have a $4,603 lower median loan debt than Flagler graduates ($19,147 vs. $23,750).
• Among borrowers, USF Main Campus graduates have an estimated $48 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Flagler graduates ($197 vs. $245).
• More Flagler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.