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UO UCF Florida State UT Portland State University Florida FGCU Colorado State FAU Western Washington University UNF ASU| University of South Florida Main Campus | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,600 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #423 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usf.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,559 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,473 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,622 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,004 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,066 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 88% |
Admission |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,568 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 28,801 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.9% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,500 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,147 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $242 |
Diversity |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
USF Main Campus | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Florida Main Campus is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (49,600 students vs. 34,292 students)
USF Main Campus vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF Main Campus or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 128.7% more expensive to attend than USF Main Campus for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $4,559.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.6% higher at OSU than University of South Florida Main Campus ($31,200.00 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 OSU ($11,004 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Florida Main Campus are 12.8% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,622 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of South Florida Main Campus (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Florida Main Campus students is 19.5% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($11,066 vs. $9,260)
USF Main Campus vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF Main Campus or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or USF Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of South Florida Main Campus (1177) is 64 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming USF Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman USF Main Campus students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than USF Main Campus (43.9%)
USF Main Campus vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF Main Campus or OSU? 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 OSU and USF Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of South Florida Main Campus (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than USF Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,500)
- University of South Florida Main Campus students graduate with a $4,353 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($19,147 vs. $23,500)
- USF Main Campus graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($197 vs. $242)
- More OSU 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/