| USF vs. FAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #166 in National Universities #12 in Florida Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$4,879 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,693 Florida Residents $18,482 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,289 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter43.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier66.13% |
| Favorable23.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger49,622 | Total Enrollment | Smaller31,607 |
| Larger38,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller24,876 |
| Larger11,097 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,731 |
| Larger7,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller6,454 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower63% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,065) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 3,035 | Number of faculty | 1,239 |
| Higher$103,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,727 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.