Florida vs. UT

Comparable Facts

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

University of Florida is larger than UT based on total student enrollment (56,311 students vs. 11,433 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL (Midsize City setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• University of Florida is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Florida 16:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

Florida vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Florida 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 University of Florida than UT ($11,936 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 17.1% lower than at The University of Tampa ($12,120 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 439.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Florida (about $28,027 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $6,381.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 20.1% higher at UT than at University of Florida (about $5,749 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $28,659.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Florida than at The University of Tampa (91% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 47% larger than aid received by University of Florida students ($15,945 vs. $10,846).

Florida vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Florida 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 Florida.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Florida (1400) is 240 points higher than at UT (1160).
• Incoming Florida students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (31 vs. 25 at UT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 1320/1480; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Florida 29/33; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Florida - Required; UT - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Florida Mar 1, 2027.
• Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UT (3.5).
• UT has a higher acceptance rate (40.3%) than Florida (24.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 42.2% at Florida vs. 16.6% at UT.

Florida vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Florida 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).

• University of Florida's six-year graduation rate (84%) is higher than The University of Tampa's (57%).
• Graduates from University of Florida earn a median of about $10,800 more per year than UT graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,600 vs. $51,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Florida graduates have a $9,742 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($15,815 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, Florida graduates have an estimated $101 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($163 vs. $264).
• More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)

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.