- Both The University of West Florida and University of South Florida (USF) are public.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- The University of West Florida has more expensive tuition of $19,241 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than The University of West Florida (49.58%).
- USF has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than The University of West Florida (1,140).
- USF is larger with 49,600 students than The University of West Florida (13,521 students).
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| #192 in National Universities #15 in Florida | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pensacola, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
University of West Florida| Known as | USF | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | 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 | ||
| $6,360 Florida residents $19,241 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $9,062 Florida residents $24,894 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $8,401 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 49.58% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 38.56% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,521 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 9,291 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 4,230 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 5,915 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 8% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 7,422) $8,170 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,956 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 339 Full-time 286 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 1,291 Full-time 452 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $81,900 for Faculties $55,757 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |