Academic Comparison between FAMU and The University of Tampa

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and The University of Tampa are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. FAMU is a four-year, public school located in Tallahassee, FL and The University of Tampa is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tampa, FL.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

FAMU is a public and The University of Tampa is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
The University of Tampa has more expensive tuition & fees ($34,408) than FAMU ($17,725).
It is harder to admit to FAMU than The University of Tampa.
The University of Tampa has more students with 11,433 students while FAMU has 9,313 students.
FAMU has a lower number of students per faculty with 14 to 1 while The University of Tampa's ratio is 17 to 1.
FAMU has more full-time faculties with 575 faculties while The University of Tampa has 472 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University	vs.	The University of Tampa
Tallahassee, Florida	Location	Tampa, Florida
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Research University (high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$5,785 Out-Of-State$17,725	2025 Tuition & Fees	$34,408
74%	% Receiving Financial Aid	91%
$10,096	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$13,999

20.56 %	Acceptance Rates	40.34 %
30.55 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	16.62 %
1,100	SAT Score	-
22	ACT Score	-
53 %	Graduation Rate	64 %
22 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
89 %	Retention Rate	85 %
9,313	Student Population	11,433
575	Number of Faculties	472
14 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services