- Both The University of Tampa and Ave Maria University (AMU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- The University of Tampa has more expensive tuition of $33,424 than AMU ($28,222).
- AMU has tighter acceptance rate of 42.12% than The University of Tampa (53.26%).
- The University of Tampa is larger with 10,566 students than AMU (1,310 students).
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| #10 in Florida | Rankings | #172 in Liberal Arts Colleges #21 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tampa, FL | Location | Ave Maria, FL |
| Known as | AMU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,424 | Undergraduate | $28,222 |
| $12,862 | Graduate | $10,018 |
| $12,563 | Financial Aid | $20,932 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 53.26% | Acceptance Rate | 42.12% |
| 19.62% | Yield | 26.60% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 10,566 | Total Students | 1,310 |
| 9,602 | Undergraduate | 1,247 |
| 964 | Graduate | 63 |
| 15 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 81% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,655) $6,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,178) $7,562 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,002 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,840 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 390 Full-time 509 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 61 Full-time 36 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 539 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 179 Full-time 47 Part-time |
| $84,809 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,389 for Faculties $54,912 Part-time |