- Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) is a private school while University of South Florida (USF) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Florida Tech has more expensive tuition of $44,360 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than Florida Tech (63.46%).
- USF has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Florida Tech (1,210).
- USF is larger with 49,600 students than Florida Tech (8,315 students).
Florida Institute of Technology View More Rivals | University of South Florida View More Rivals | |
| #112 in National Universities #8 in Florida | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Melbourne, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
Florida Tech| Known as | USF | |
| 2 Year Certificate 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 (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,360 | Undergraduate | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $23,280 | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $24,751 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 63.46% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 12.77% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,210 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,315 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 3,364 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 4,951 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 3,278 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $61,200 | 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 | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,031) $7,638 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 | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 854 Full-time 209 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $89,385 for Faculties $53,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |