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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU FIU Florida Tech Penn State University of South Florida St. Petersburg| University of South Florida Main Campus | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $231 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 66% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 1,310 students)
USF Main Campus vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 452.1% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at AMU than University of South Florida Main Campus ($25,168.00 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 AMU ($11,004 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 6.2% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,622 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than University of South Florida Main Campus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 92.9% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($21,341 vs. $11,066)
USF Main Campus vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 79 points higher than at AMU (1098)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at AMU (3.6)
- AMU has a higher acceptance rate (44.2%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or AMU? 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 AMU and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than Ave Maria University (52% vs. 41%)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $3,281 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($19,147 vs. $22,428)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($197 vs. $231)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/