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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU ASU FIU The University of West Florida Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| University of North Florida | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,406 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #647 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unf.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,281 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,999 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,192 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,338 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,742 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,744 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 13,920 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $197 |
Diversity |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UNF | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than UNF based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 16,406 students)
UNF vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNF or USF Main Campus?
- University of South Florida Main Campus is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UNF for in-state tuition ($4,559.00 vs. $4,281.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at UNF than University of South Florida Main Campus ($17,999.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than UNF ($11,004 vs. $11,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Florida are 23.8% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($10,192 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Florida than University of South Florida Main Campus (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 26.6% larger than aid received University of North Florida ($11,066 vs. $8,742)
UNF vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNF 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 UNF .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 37 points higher than at UNF (1140)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNF (25)
- Accepted freshman UNF students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- UNF has a higher acceptance rate (70.5%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
UNF vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNF 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 UNF.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than University of North Florida (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of North Florida earn on average $700 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,500)
- University of North Florida students graduate with a $3,147 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,147)
- UNF graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($165 vs. $197)
- More UNF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/