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USF Main Campus FAU FGCU Florida Southern UCF UNF Eckerd College Florida State University of South Alabama Flagler Nova FIU| The University of Tampa | The University of West Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Pensacola, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 13,521 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | uwf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $4,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $16,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $11,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $8,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $11,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 9,113 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 4,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 27% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1050/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $193 |
Diversity |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UT | The University of West Florida | ||
| 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
- The University of West Florida is larger than than UT based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 10,566 students)
UT vs. The University of West Florida Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or The University of West Florida?
- The University of Tampa is 595.4% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at UT than The University of West Florida ($30,036.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than UT ($8,609 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 7.9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($11,268 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than The University of West Florida (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 21.9% larger than aid received The University of West Florida ($14,034 vs. $11,515)
UT vs. The University of West Florida Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or The University of West Florida? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of West Florida or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 39 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming UT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman The University of West Florida students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UT (3.5)
- The University of West Florida has a higher acceptance rate (48%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. The University of West Florida Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or The University of West Florida? 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 The University of West Florida and UT.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than The University of West Florida (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $10,600 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $6,807 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,557)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($193 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/