- Both University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee (USF Sarasota-Manatee) and University of Central Florida (UCF) are public.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- UCF has more expensive tuition of $22,467 than USF Sarasota-Manatee ($16,502).
- USF Sarasota-Manatee has tighter acceptance rate of 39.30% than UCF (49.90%).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than USF Sarasota-Manatee (2,069 students).
University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee View More Rivals | University of Central Florida View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Sarasota, FL | Location | Orlando, FL |
USF Sarasota-Manatee| Known as | UCF | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $6,368 Florida residents $22,467 out-of-state |
| $10,039 Florida residents $20,737 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state |
| Financial Aid | $7,880 | |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 39.30% | Acceptance Rate | 49.90% |
| 54.44% | Yield | 36.57% |
| Test Scores | 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,069 | Total Students | 68,346 |
| 1,917 | Undergraduate | 58,662 |
| 152 | Graduate | 9,684 |
| 651 | Online Enrollment | 13,565 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 89% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
| 93 Full-time 65 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time |
| 201 Full-time 69 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time |
| $85,530 for Faculties $64,671 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time |