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UCF Florida State ASU UT Florida FGCU FAU UNF San Diego State FIU NAU Florida Tech| University of Arizona | University of South Florida Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 49,600 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | usf.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $4,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $15,473 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $11,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $11,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 65,568 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 28,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 43.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
Academics |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,147 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $197 |
Diversity |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
U of A | USF Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 49,403 students)
U of A vs. USF Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or USF Main Campus?
- University of Arizona is 152.8% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.5% higher at U of A than University of South Florida Main Campus ($37,827.00 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 U of A ($11,004 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,622 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of South Florida Main Campus (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 38.1% larger than aid received University of South Florida Main Campus ($15,279 vs. $11,066)
U of A vs. USF Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
U of A vs. USF Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $7,500 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,500)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $147 lower median federal student loan debt than USF Main Campus graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,147)
- U of A graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than USF Main Campus graduates. ($196 vs. $197)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/