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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU FIU Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| Polk State College | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 87% |
Admission |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $197 |
Diversity |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 16% | ||
Campus |
PSC | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 8,180 students)
PSC vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or USF Main Campus?
- University of South Florida Main Campus is 83.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($4,559.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at USF Main Campus than Polk State College ($15,473.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than USF Main Campus ($9,588 vs. $11,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 51.4% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($8,339 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than Polk State College (87% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 249.3% larger than aid received Polk State College ($11,066 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
PSC vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from University of South Florida Main Campus earn on average $12,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $9,647 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($9,500 vs. $19,147)
- PSC graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($98 vs. $197)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/