| USF vs. FGC |
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|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Florida Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,100 Florida Residents $11,747 Out-of-State |
| $10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,415 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 43.19% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 23.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger49,622 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,921 |
| Larger38,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,921 |
| 11,097 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger7,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,313 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher14% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 43) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 3,035 | Number of faculty | 197 |
| Higher$103,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,055 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.