- The University of West Florida is a public school while University of Miami is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- University of Miami has more expensive tuition of $59,926 than The University of West Florida ($19,241).
- University of Miami has tighter acceptance rate of 35.70% than The University of West Florida (49.58%).
- University of Miami has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- University of Miami is larger with 19,402 students than The University of West Florida (13,521 students).
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| #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida | Rankings | #39 in National Universities #2 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pensacola, FL | Location | Coral Gables, FL |
University of West Florida| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,926 |
| $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state | Graduate | $44,858 |
| $8,401 | Financial Aid | $37,806 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 49.58% | Acceptance Rate | 35.70% |
| 38.56% | Yield | 20.22% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,521 | Total Students | 19,402 |
| 9,291 | Undergraduate | 12,504 |
| 4,230 | Graduate | 6,898 |
| 5,915 | Online Enrollment | 960 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495) $9,460 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,450 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 339 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,451 Full-time 283 Part-time |
| 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,599 Full-time 565 Part-time |
| $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time | Average Salary | $120,379 for Faculties $78,199 Part-time |