- Both University of Connecticut and University of South Florida (USF) are public.
- University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT and USF is located in Tampa, FL.
- University of Connecticut has more expensive tuition of $43,034 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than University of Connecticut (47.84%).
- University of Connecticut has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than USF (1,230).
- USF is larger with 49,600 students than University of Connecticut (27,003 students).
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| #63 in National Universities #3 in Connecticut | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Storrs, CT | Location | Tampa, FL |
| Known as | USF | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $20,366 Connecticut residents $43,034 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $22,194 Connecticut residents $44,106 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $13,180 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 47.84% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 22.51% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,330 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,003 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 18,983 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 8,020 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 1,436 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 83% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $66,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,921) $7,436 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) $8,170 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 2,089 Full-time 884 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 8,314 Full-time 1,920 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $117,307 for Faculties $77,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |