JU vs. UT

Comparable Facts

Compare Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL with The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tampa is larger than JU based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 4,247 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Jacksonville University is located in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• Jacksonville University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Jacksonville University 11:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

JU vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, JU or UT? 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 Jacksonville University than UT ($24,238 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 15.1% lower than at Jacksonville University ($14,612 vs. $17,210).
• Jacksonville University is 39% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $13,422 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 39% higher at JU than at The University of Tampa (about $13,422 more per year; $47,830.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jacksonville University than at The University of Tampa (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 150% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($39,859 vs. $15,945).

JU vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, JU or UT? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT and JU.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at Jacksonville University (1190) is 30 points higher than at UT (1160).
• Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 24 at JU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Jacksonville University 1100/1280; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: Jacksonville University 22/27; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: JU - Test optional; UT - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT (3.5).
• JU has a higher acceptance rate (56.9%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.3% at JU vs. 16.6% at UT.

JU vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for JU and UT? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than Jacksonville University's (40%).
• Graduates from Jacksonville University earn a median of about $3,000 more per year than UT graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,800 vs. $51,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Jacksonville University graduates have a $2,936 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($22,621 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, JU graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($233 vs. $264).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)

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.