UNF vs. UT

Comparable Facts

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

University of North Florida is larger than UT based on total student enrollment (16,154 students vs. 11,433 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, FL (Large City setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• University of North 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 North Florida 19:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

UNF vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UNF 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 North Florida than UT ($11,135 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 19.2% lower than at The University of Tampa ($11,810 vs. $14,612).
• The University of Tampa is 438.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than UNF (about $28,019 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $6,389.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 65.5% higher at UT than at University of North Florida (about $13,615 more per year; $34,408.00 vs. $20,793.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tampa than at University of North Florida (90% vs. 78%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 70% larger than aid received by University of North Florida students ($15,945 vs. $9,377).

UNF vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UNF 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 UNF.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of North Florida (1170) is 10 points higher than at UT (1160).
• Incoming UT students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (25 vs. 22 at UNF).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of North Florida 1070/1270; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of North Florida 19/25; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UNF - Required; UT - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UT (3.5).
• UNF has a higher acceptance rate (53.2%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.5% at UNF vs. 16.6% at UT.

UNF vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UNF 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).

• The University of Tampa's six-year graduation rate (57%) is higher than University of North Florida's (50%).
• Graduates from The University of Tampa earn a median of about $4,600 more per year than UNF graduates about ten years after starting college ($51,800 vs. $47,200), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of North Florida graduates have a $9,557 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($16,000 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, UNF graduates have an estimated $99 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($165 vs. $264).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNF 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.