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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU FIU Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Jacksonville University | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $197 |
Diversity |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
JU | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than JU based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or USF Main Campus?
- Jacksonville University is 854.6% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.3% higher at JU than University of South Florida Main Campus ($43,520.00 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 JU ($11,004 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 26.7% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($12,622 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than University of South Florida Main Campus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 189.1% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($31,988 vs. $11,066)
JU vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU 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 JU .
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at JU (3.61)
- JU has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
JU vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than Jacksonville University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $8,300 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $3,474 lower median federal student loan debt than JU graduates. ($19,147 vs. $22,621)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than JU graduates. ($197 vs. $233)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/