| 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) |
| 2025 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$8,865 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,929 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier43.19% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter40.11% |
| Lower23.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.50% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller49,622 | Total Enrollment | Larger69,713 |
| Smaller38,525 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger59,552 |
| Larger11,097 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller10,161 |
| Smaller7,519 | Online Student Population | Larger12,508 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower77% | Graduate Rate | Higher78% |
| Higher10% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower91% | Retention Rate | Higher92% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty28 to 1 |
| 3,035 | Number of faculty | 2,316 |
| Lower$103,031 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,275 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.