Academic Comparison between The University of Tampa and FAMU

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

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

The University of Tampa is a private (not-for-profit) and FAMU is a public 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

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

40.34 %	Acceptance Rates	20.56 %
16.62 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	30.55 %
-	SAT Score	1,100
-	ACT Score	22
64 %	Graduation Rate	53 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	22 %
85 %	Retention Rate	89 %
11,433	Student Population	9,313
472	Number of Faculties	575
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 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 Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare