| USF vs. Florida Poly |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$4,940 Florida Residents $21,004 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,506 Florida Residents $19,998 Out-of-State |
| More$8,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,643 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter43.19% | Acceptance Rate | Easier57.52% |
| Favorable23.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.18% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller1,769 |
| Larger38,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,690 |
| Larger11,097 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller79 |
| 7,519 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 774) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,276) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 3,035 | Number of faculty | 98 |
| Higher$103,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,173 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.