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University of Florida vs University of South Florida

University of Florida costs less than University of South Florida at every income band federal data covers — between $1,774 and $2,676 less per year, depending on what you earn.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeUniversity of FloridaUniversity of South FloridaDifference
Under $30k$1,982$4,122$2,140 · University of Florida
$30–48k$2,768$5,444$2,676 · University of Florida
$48–75k$7,151$9,326$2,175 · University of Florida
$75–110k$12,905$15,224$2,319 · University of Florida
Over $110k$16,723$18,497$1,774 · University of Florida

Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.

Four years, at $75–110k

University of Florida$54,395
University of South Florida$64,169
Difference over four years$9,775

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate24% · 43%
Average SAT1403 · 1227

Listed University of Florida first, then University of South Florida. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$71,588 · $57,743
Graduate in four years76% · 65%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$15,000 · $17,988

Again University of Florida first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.

These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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