- The University of Tampa is a private school while Florida State University (FSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- The University of Tampa has more expensive tuition of $33,424 than FSU ($18,786).
- FSU has tighter acceptance rate of 49.19% than The University of Tampa (53.26%).
- FSU is larger with 44,161 students than The University of Tampa (10,566 students).
The University of Tampa View More Rivals | Florida State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Florida | Rankings | #99 in National Universities #3 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tampa, FL | Location | Tallahassee, FL |
| Known as | FSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's 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 | ||
| $33,424 | Undergraduate | $5,656 Florida residents $18,786 out-of-state |
| $12,862 | Graduate | $11,553 Florida residents $26,707 out-of-state |
| $12,563 | Financial Aid | $9,725 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 53.26% | Acceptance Rate | 49.19% |
| 19.62% | Yield | 37.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,290 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,566 | Total Students | 44,161 |
| 9,602 | Undergraduate | 32,936 |
| 964 | Graduate | 11,225 |
| 15 | Online Enrollment | 5,458 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $55,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,900 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,655) $6,330 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) $7,160 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,002 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,148 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 390 Full-time 509 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,631 Full-time 414 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 539 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,744 Full-time 529 Part-time |
| $84,809 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,515 for Faculties $57,740 Part-time |