Head to head · 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.
| Household income | University of Florida | University of South Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,982 | $4,122 | $2,140 |
| $30–48k | $2,768 | $5,444 | $2,676 |
| $48–75k | $7,151 | $9,326 | $2,175 |
| $75–110k | $12,905 | $15,224 | $2,319 |
| Over $110k | $16,723 | $18,497 | $1,774 |
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.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
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