- Both University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee (USF Sarasota-Manatee) and Florida International University (FIU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FIU has more expensive tuition of $18,963 than USF Sarasota-Manatee ($16,502).
- USF Sarasota-Manatee has tighter acceptance rate of 39.30% than FIU (54.07%).
- FIU is larger with 55,609 students than USF Sarasota-Manatee (2,069 students).
University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee View More Rivals | Florida International University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #186 in National Universities #14 in Florida | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sarasota, FL | Location | Miami, FL |
USF Sarasota-Manatee| Known as | FIU | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,587 Florida residents $16,502 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,565 Florida residents $18,963 out-of-state |
| $10,039 Florida residents $20,737 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,334 Florida residents $24,439 out-of-state |
| Financial Aid | $6,634 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 39.30% | Acceptance Rate | 54.07% |
| 54.44% | Yield | 40.58% |
| Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,069 | Total Students | 55,609 |
| 1,917 | Undergraduate | 45,688 |
| 152 | Graduate | 9,921 |
| 651 | Online Enrollment | 14,804 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,403) $7,764 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 93 Full-time 65 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,401 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| 201 Full-time 69 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,547 Full-time 1,027 Part-time |
| $85,530 for Faculties $64,671 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,273 for Faculties $66,515 Part-time |