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FIU USF Main Campus Florida Tulane University of Richmond Florida State FAU Villanova BU FGCU Florida Southern UCF| University of Miami | The University of Tampa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | UT | ||
| Location | Coral Gables, FL | Tampa, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,593 | 11,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #51 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miami.edu | ut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | UT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,104 | $31,162 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,104 | $31,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,580 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,028 | $35,975 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,720 | $13,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 95% |
Admission |
Miami | UT | ||
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| Applied | 48,286 | 35,353 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 14,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.5% | 40.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1470 | 1070/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2027 |
Academics |
Miami | UT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | UT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,846 | $25,557 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $264 |
Diversity |
Miami | UT | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Miami | UT | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Miami | UT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Miami is larger than than UT based on total student enrollment (19,593 students vs. 11,054 students)
Miami vs. UT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or UT?
- University of Miami is 86.5% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($58,104.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.5% higher at Miami than The University of Tampa ($58,104.00 vs. $31,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tampa than Miami ($35,975 vs. $41,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 70.2% lower than costs at University of Miami ($12,676 vs. $21,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than University of Miami (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 164.2% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($36,720 vs. $13,897)
Miami vs. UT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or UT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT or Miami .
- The average SAT score at University of Miami (1319) is 227 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UT (3.5)
- UT has a higher acceptance rate (40.9%) than Miami (18.5%)
Miami vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than The University of Tampa (78% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Miami earn on average $18,400 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $51,800)
- University of Miami students graduate with a $5,711 lower median federal student loan debt than UT graduates. ($19,846 vs. $25,557)
- Miami graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UT graduates. ($205 vs. $264)
- More Miami graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/