| USF vs. FSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #63 in National Universities #3 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 | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's 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$6,517 Florida Residents $21,683 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,553 Florida Residents $26,707 Out-of-State |
| More$8,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,848 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,350 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier43.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter24.22% |
| Lower23.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.89% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger49,622 | Total Enrollment | Smaller43,889 |
| Larger38,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,720 |
| Smaller11,097 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,169 |
| Larger7,519 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,761 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower77% | Graduate Rate | Higher86% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower5% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,709) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,148) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 3,035 | Number of faculty | 2,167 |
| Lower$103,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$117,911 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.