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ISU UCF Florida State UT IU Purdue Florida University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI FGCU Wisconsin| University of South Florida Main Campus | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 82% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $223 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 30,015 students)
USF Main Campus vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or Iowa?
- University of Iowa is 91.1% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Iowa than University of South Florida Main Campus ($30,674.00 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 Iowa ($11,004 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 10% lower than costs at University of South Florida Main Campus ($11,476 vs. $12,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than University of Iowa (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 11.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,066 vs. $9,959)
USF Main Campus vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 13 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or Iowa? 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 Iowa and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,300 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($19,147 vs. $21,616)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($197 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/