Miami vs. UT vs. FAU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL with The University of Tampa in Tampa, FL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Miami is larger than UT based on total student enrollment (19,852 students vs. 11,433 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL (Large Suburban setting); The University of Tampa is in Tampa, FL (Large City setting).
• University of Miami 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 Miami 11:1; The University of Tampa 17:1.

Miami vs. UT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Miami 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 The University of Tampa than Miami ($35,679 vs. $45,397).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 38.6% lower than at University of Miami ($14,612 vs. $23,790).
• University of Miami is 82% more expensive for in-state tuition than UT (about $28,208 more per year; $62,616.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 82% higher at Miami than at The University of Tampa (about $28,208 more per year; $62,616.00 vs. $34,408.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at The University of Tampa than at University of Miami (90% vs. 79%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 157.1% larger than aid received by The University of Tampa students ($40,992 vs. $15,945).

Miami vs. UT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Miami 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 Miami.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Miami (1400) is 240 points higher than at UT (1160).
• Incoming Miami students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 25 at UT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Miami 1320/1480; The University of Tampa 1070/1240.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Miami 30/33; The University of Tampa 23/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Miami - Required; UT - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Miami Jan 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (40.3%) than Miami (18.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.3% at Miami vs. 16.6% at UT.

Miami vs. UT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Miami 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 Miami's six-year graduation rate (78%) is higher than The University of Tampa's (57%).
• Graduates from University of Miami earn a median of about $18,400 more per year than UT graduates about ten years after starting college ($70,200 vs. $51,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Miami graduates have a $5,711 lower median loan debt than UT graduates ($19,846 vs. $25,557).
• Among borrowers, Miami graduates have an estimated $59 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.