University of South Florida (USF) vs. University of Memphis

Two Rivalry Colleges in American Athletic Conference

  • Both University of South Florida (USF) and University of Memphis are public.
  • USF is located in Tampa, FL and University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
  • USF has more expensive tuition of $17,324 than University of Memphis ($14,784).
  • USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than University of Memphis (84.82%).
  • USF has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than University of Memphis (1,090).
  • USF is larger with 49,600 students than University of Memphis (21,917 students).
University of South Florida

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#166 in National Universities
#7 in Florida
Rankings#281 in National Universities
#22 in Tennessee
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Tampa, FLLocationMemphis, TN
USFKnown as
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,410 Florida residents
$17,324 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,344 Tennessee residents
$14,784 out-of-state
$10,428 Florida residents
$21,126 out-of-state
Graduate$11,214 Tennessee residents
$15,228 out-of-state
$9,226Financial Aid$8,469
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
Application Fee$25 undergraduate
$35 graduate
45.36%Acceptance Rate84.82%
28.74%Yield22.90%
1,230 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 21 ACT
Student Population
49,600Total Students21,917
38,047Undergraduate16,708
11,553Graduate5,209
8,621Online Enrollment5,312
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
74%Graduation Rate48%
10%Transfer-out Rate15%
90%Retention Rate75%
$48,500Average Earning after Graduation$43,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422)
$8,170 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,784)
$6,050 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
22 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
2,046 Full-time
840 Part-time
Number of Faculties886 Full-time
461 Part-time
8,338 Full-time
952 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,542 Full-time
720 Part-time
$95,758 for Faculties
$65,099 Part-time
Average Salary$80,811 for Faculties
$61,794 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023