La Verne vs. UT

Comparable Facts

Compare University of La Verne in La Verne, CA with The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

The University of Tampa is larger than La Verne based on total student enrollment (11,433 students vs. 5,021 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of La Verne is located in La Verne, CA (Large Suburban setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• University of La Verne is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. The University of Tampa is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of La Verne 10:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

La Verne vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, La Verne or UT? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than UT ($21,530 vs. $35,679).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 7.7% lower than at University of La Verne ($14,612 vs. $15,830).
• University of La Verne is 43.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $15,062 more per year; $49,470.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 43.8% higher at La Verne than at The University of Tampa (about $15,062 more per year; $49,470.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of La Verne than at The University of Tampa (100% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 155.2% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($40,688 vs. $15,945).

La Verne vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or UT? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UT and La Verne.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at The University of Tampa (1160) is 50 points higher than at La Verne (1110).
• Incoming UT students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 21 at La Verne).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of La Verne 986/1236; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of La Verne 18/25; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: La Verne - Test optional; UT - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman UT students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at La Verne (3.24).
• La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than UT (40.3%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 9.8% at La Verne vs. 16.6% at UT.

La Verne vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for La Verne and UT? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of La Verne's six-year graduation rate (58%) is higher than The University of Tampa's (57%).
• Graduates from University of La Verne earn a median of about $200 more per year than UT graduates about ten years after starting college ($52,000 vs. $51,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of La Verne graduates have a $557 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($25,000 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, La Verne graduates have an estimated $6 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UT graduates ($258 vs. $264).
• More UT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.