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Overview |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 48,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,710 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,710 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,350 | $13,595 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,085 | $11,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $10,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,509 | 65,187 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $197 |
Diversity |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (48,572 students vs. 2,441 students)
Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or USF Main Campus?
- Flagler College St Augustine is 463.9% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($25,710.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Flagler than University of South Florida Main Campus ($25,710.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Flagler ($11,578 vs. $31,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 5.6% lower than costs at Flagler College St Augustine ($13,595 vs. $14,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than University of South Florida Main Campus (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Flagler College St Augustine students is 11.9% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,204 vs. $10,012)
Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or Flagler .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 106 points higher than at Flagler (1071)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Flagler (24)
- Accepted 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 (78.1%) than USF Main Campus (41%)
Flagler vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler or USF Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USF Main Campus and Flagler.
- The graduation rate at Flagler is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $39,200)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $4,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Flagler graduates. ($19,147 vs. $23,750)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans 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/