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Overview |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | St. Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 4,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $15,121 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $11,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $197 |
Diversity |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GS | University of South Florida St. Petersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than University of South Florida St. Petersburg based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 4,727 students)
GS vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or University of South Florida St. Petersburg?
- Georgia Southern University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Florida St. Petersburg for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $4,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at GS than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($15,425.00 vs. $15,121.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($10,316 vs. $11,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southern University students is ?% larger than aid received University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus ($8,806 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GS or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Florida St. Petersburg or GS .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (1099) is 10 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming University of South Florida St. Petersburg students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GS (23)
GS vs. University of South Florida St. Petersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS or University of South Florida St. Petersburg? 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 University of South Florida St. Petersburg and GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus (47% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $44,800)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus students graduate with a $3,853 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($19,147 vs. $23,000)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($197 vs. $237)
- More University of South Florida St. Petersburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/