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UCF Florida State Tennessee Ole Miss Auburn LSU UT Florida Georgia FGCU Clemson FAU| The University of Alabama | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $197 |
Diversity |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 38,644 students)
Alabama vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or USF Main Campus?
- The University of Alabama is 143.5% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.3% higher at Alabama than University of South Florida Main Campus ($31,460.00 vs. $15,473.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Florida Main Campus than Alabama ($11,004 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 14.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,622 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Florida Main Campus than The University of Alabama (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 41.7% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($15,683 vs. $11,066)
Alabama vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or USF Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF Main Campus or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 4 points higher than at USF Main Campus (1177)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF Main Campus (26)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at USF Main Campus (3.64)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
Alabama vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or USF Main Campus? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USF Main Campus and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $3,400 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $4,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($19,147 vs. $23,750)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($197 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/