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UCF Florida State Florida FGCU FAU UNF ASU Florida Southern FIU Eckerd College Florida Tech Penn State| University of South Florida Main Campus | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 10,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $30,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $30,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $34,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $14,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 40,286 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 10,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 26.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $264 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 74% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | UT | ||
| 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 UT based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 10,566 students)
USF Main Campus vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 558.8% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($30,036.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at UT than University of South Florida Main Campus ($30,036.00 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 UT ($11,004 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 3.8% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($12,160 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than University of South Florida Main Campus (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 26.8% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($14,034 vs. $11,066)
USF Main Campus vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 85 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UT (3.5)
- USF Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (43.9%) than UT (26.3%)
USF Main Campus vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or UT? 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 UT and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at UT is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $5,300 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $6,410 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($19,147 vs. $25,557)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($197 vs. $264)
- More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/