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| University of Florida | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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| Location | Gainesville, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Students | 52,218 | 9,333 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
Costs |
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| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $27,990 | ||
| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $27,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $11,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,457 | $31,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,814 | $13,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% | ||
Admission and Academics |
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| Acceptance Rate | 36.6% | 44.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1100/1250 | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2019 | |||
Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | 84% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $264 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Florida based on total student enrollment (9,333 students vs. 52,218 students)
Florida vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UT?
- The University of Tampa is 525.2% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($27,990.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at UT than University of Florida ($27,990.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Florida than UT ($10,457 vs. $31,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 9% lower than costs at The University of Tampa ($10,220 vs. $11,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than University of Florida (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tampa students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of Florida ($13,437 vs. $10,814)
Florida vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 185 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UT (24)
- UT has a higher acceptance rate (44.7%) than Florida (36.6%)
Florida vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or UT? 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 UT and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher that The University of Tampa (84% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $10,800 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $51,800)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $9,742 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($15,815 vs. $25,557)
- Florida graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($163 vs. $264)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/