- The University of West Florida is a public school while The University of Tampa is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- The University of Tampa has more expensive tuition of $33,424 than The University of West Florida ($19,241).
- The University of West Florida has tighter acceptance rate of 49.58% than The University of Tampa (53.26%).
- The University of West Florida is larger with 13,521 students than The University of Tampa (10,566 students).
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| #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida | Rankings | #10 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pensacola, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
University of West Florida| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,424 |
| $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,862 |
| $8,401 | Financial Aid | $12,563 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 49.58% | Acceptance Rate | 53.26% |
| 38.56% | Yield | 19.62% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,521 | Total Students | 10,566 |
| 9,291 | Undergraduate | 9,602 |
| 4,230 | Graduate | 964 |
| 5,915 | Online Enrollment | 15 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $43,400 | 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: 1,445) $5,900 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,655) $6,330 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $6,002 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 339 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 390 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 816 Full-time 539 Part-time |
| $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,809 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time |