- Both University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of South Florida (USF) are public.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- UCF has more expensive tuition of $22,467 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than UCF (49.90%).
- UCF has higher SAT scores of 1,278 than USF (1,230).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than USF (49,600 students).
University of Central Florida View More Rivals | University of South Florida View More Rivals | |
| #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orlando, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
UCF| Known as | USF | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,368 Florida residents $22,467 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $7,880 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 49.90% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 36.57% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 68,346 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 58,662 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 9,684 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 13,565 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 93% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $51,200 | 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: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) $8,170 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 29 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |