| Houston vs. USF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#137 in National Universities #10 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,711 Texas Residents $22,191 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,749 Texas Residents $19,109 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State |
| More$9,585 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier66.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.93% |
| Favorable28.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.61% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller46,700 | Total Enrollment | Larger49,600 |
| Smaller37,943 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,047 |
| Smaller8,757 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,553 |
| Smaller5,579 | Online Student Population | Larger8,621 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher10% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,397) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,833 | Number of faculties | 2,886 |
| Higher$116,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$98,381 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.