| USF vs. UCF |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in Federal Region IV Universities #4 in Florida Colleges | Rankings* | #87 in National Universities #5 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,410 Florida Residents $17,324 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$6,368 Florida Residents $22,467 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,428 Florida Residents $21,126 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,872 Florida Residents $28,657 Out-of-State |
| More$9,226 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,880 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,278 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier43.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.04% |
| Lower23.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.31% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores 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 | ||
| Smaller49,600 | Total Enrollment | Larger68,346 |
| Smaller38,047 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger58,662 |
| Larger11,553 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller9,684 |
| Smaller8,621 | Online Student Population | Larger13,565 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| 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: 7,582) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty29 to 1 |
| 2,886 | Number of faculties | 2,173 |
| Lower$98,381 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,166 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.