Academic Comparison between The University of Tampa and Florida SouthWestern State

The University of Tampa and Florida SouthWestern State College 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 Florida SouthWestern State is a four-year, public school located in Fort Myers, 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 Florida SouthWestern State is a public school and both are four-year schools.
The University of Tampa has more expensive tuition & fees ($34,408) than Florida SouthWestern State ($12,979).
Florida SouthWestern State has more students with 14,301 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 SouthWestern State's ratio is 27 to 1.
The University of Tampa has more full-time faculties with 472 faculties while Florida SouthWestern State has 195 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

The University of Tampa	vs.	Florida SouthWestern State College
Tampa, Florida	Location	Fort Myers, Florida
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Public
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Bachelor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's College
$34,408	2025 Tuition & Fees	In-State$3,401 Out-Of-State$12,979
91%	% Receiving Financial Aid	62%
$13,999	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$3,587

40.34 %	Acceptance Rates	-
16.62 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
-	SAT Score	-
-	ACT Score	-
64 %	Graduation Rate	39 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	20 %
85 %	Retention Rate	-
11,433	Student Population	14,301
472	Number of Faculties	195
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	27 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), 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