UT vs. SU

Comparable Facts

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

The University of Tampa is larger than SU based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 4,454 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The University of Tampa is located in Tampa, FL (Large City setting); Shenandoah University is in Winchester, VA (Small City setting).
• The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Shenandoah University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The University of Tampa 17:1; Shenandoah University 12:1.

UT vs. SU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UT or SU? 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 Shenandoah University than UT ($27,181 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14.5% lower than at The University of Tampa ($12,490 vs. $14,612).
• Shenandoah University is 7.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $2,542 more per year; $36,950.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 7.4% higher at SU than at The University of Tampa (about $2,542 more per year; $36,950.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Shenandoah University than at The University of Tampa (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 55.2% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($24,747 vs. $15,945).

UT vs. SU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UT or SU? 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 SU and UT.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 40 points higher than at SU (1120).
• Incoming UT students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 22 at SU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 1070/1240; Shenandoah University 1010/1230.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: The University of Tampa 23/28; Shenandoah University 19/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UT - Test optional; SU - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: SU Aug 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT (3.5).
• SU has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at UT vs. 16.7% at SU.

UT vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UT and SU? 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 Shenandoah University's (45%).
• Graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of about $3,500 more per year than SU graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $48,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Shenandoah University graduates have a $557 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($25,000 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, SU graduates have an estimated $6 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($258 vs. $264).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)

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.