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UCF Florida State UT Florida FGCU University of Missouri-Kansas City FAU UNF UNT ASU FIU Missouri State University-Springfield| University of South Florida Main Campus | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 48,572 | 16,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $7,247 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $17,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,595 | $13,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,578 | $14,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,012 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 82% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,187 | 8,637 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 8,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 970/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $211 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (48,572 students vs. 16,741 students)
USF Main Campus vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or WSU?
- Wichita State University is 59% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($7,247.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at WSU than University of South Florida Main Campus ($17,165.00 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 WSU ($11,578 vs. $14,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 1.4% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($13,595 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than University of South Florida Main Campus (82% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 37.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,012 vs. $7,282)
USF Main Campus vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 88 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than USF Main Campus (41%)
USF Main Campus vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or WSU? 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 WSU and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at USF Main Campus is higher than Wichita State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of South Florida Main Campus earn on average $2,700 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $43,800)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $1,353 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,147 vs. $20,500)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($197 vs. $211)
- More USF Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/