Academic Comparison between Florida Gulf Coast and The University of Tampa

Florida Gulf Coast University and The University of Tampa are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Florida Gulf Coast is a four-year, public school located in Fort Myers, 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.

Florida Gulf Coast 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 Florida Gulf Coast ($25,162).
It is harder to admit to The University of Tampa than Florida Gulf Coast.
Florida Gulf Coast has more students with 16,612 students while The University of Tampa has 11,433 students.
The University of Tampa has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Florida Gulf Coast's ratio is 20 to 1.
Florida Gulf Coast has more full-time faculties with 550 faculties while The University of Tampa has 472 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Florida Gulf Coast University	vs.	The University of Tampa
Fort Myers, Florida	Location	Tampa, Florida
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
In-State$6,118 Out-Of-State$25,162	2025 Tuition & Fees	$34,408
56%	% Receiving Financial Aid	91%
$7,429	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$13,999

63.44 %	Acceptance Rates	40.34 %
20.87 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	16.62 %
1,110	SAT Score	-
22	ACT Score	-
57 %	Graduation Rate	64 %
9 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
83 %	Retention Rate	85 %
16,612	Student Population	11,433
550	Number of Faculties	472
20 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), 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