- Both Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) and The University of Tampa are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- PBA has more expensive tuition of $37,990 than The University of Tampa ($33,424).
- The University of Tampa has tighter acceptance rate of 53.26% than PBA (97.39%).
- The University of Tampa is larger with 10,566 students than PBA (3,828 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | The University of Tampa View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | #10 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
PBA| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $33,424 |
| $12,977 | Graduate | $12,862 |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $12,563 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | 53.26% |
| 39.66% | Yield | 19.62% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 10,566 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 9,602 |
| 801 | Graduate | 964 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 15 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,100 |
| 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: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,655) $6,330 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,002 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 390 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 816 Full-time 539 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,809 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time |