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Boca Raton, FL · Tampa, FL
| Florida Atlantic University | University of South Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $8,752/yr | $9,812/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $3,022/yr | $4,122/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,236 | $17,988 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $4,135/yr | $5,444/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,106/yr | $9,326/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $14,440/yr | $15,224/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $16,854/yr | $18,497/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $183/mo | $191/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,860/yr | $14,440/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,968/yr | $12,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,320/yr | $770/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $7,878/yr | $4,896/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,522/yr | $22,859/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $4,879/yr | $6,410/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,324/yr | $17,324/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 24% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 66% | 43% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1200 | 1130–1320 |
| SAT average | 1127 | 1227 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–26 | 24–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–25 · Math 17–24 | English 23–29 · Math 22–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 27,612 | 65,187 |
| Students accepted | 20,279 | 26,699 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,417 | 5,803 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 22% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 78% | 75% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 22% | 25% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Required | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 63% | 77% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,746/yr | $57,743/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,067–$81,414 | $38,636–$84,504 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 65% | 79% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 63% | 76% |
| Asian students graduating | 73% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,647/yr | $48,328/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 50% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 63% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 67% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 66% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 9.7% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,826/yr | $54,167/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 10% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Health Professions 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,703/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $108,040/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 23,757 | 37,207 |
| Students per professor | 24 : 1 | 22 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 6,731 | 11,097 |
| Average professor pay | $10,706/mo | $11,342/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 73% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,064 | $32,495 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Tampa, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1956 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3% | 8% |
| Men | 43% | 43% |
| Women | 57% | 57% |
| White students | 43% | 43% |
| Black students | 16% | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 29% | 24% |
| Asian students | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 39% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 25% | 16% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,412/yr | $13,361/yr |
| Endowment | $398.1M | $708.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,200 | 7,429 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,100/yr | $8,505/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,204/yr | $5,090/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 444 | 518 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.3M | $9.4M |
| Athletics budget | $49.3M | $122.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $49.3M | $122.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $821,431 | $3.0M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.