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Anushree Sinha

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University of Florida as well as the University of South Florida are two well-known universities in USA and great study abroad options for students. When it comes to rankings, Uni of Florida beats the Uni of South Florida with the rank #215 in World University Rankings for the year 2025 as given by a popular university ranking publication. Whereas, the latter has been ranked #621 in the same category.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some key parameters:

Parameters

University of Florida

University of South Florida

Overall University Rank (Shiksha Popularity Ranking)

#40

#78

World Ranking 2025

#215

#621

Acceptance Rate

23%

44%

Average GPA/Grades Required

3.4 GPA

3.8 GPA

Annual Tuition Fee (MBA)

INR 17 L - 51 L

INR 13 L - 23 L

Overall, the University of Florida is considered to have an upper hand among both the universities due to its high ranking, academic e

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Check Few tips that students starting their first semester at USF must keep in mind mentionef below 

Talk to everyone professors and other students

Make steady schedule for yourself which includes indulging in your hobbies as well as completing schoolwork

Try to take classes outside of your major

Join group or club or participate in extracurriculars or get part time job on campus

Build great relationship with professors

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Akanksha Malhotra

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When it comes to the University of South Florida ranking, then the university has been placed at #89 position in the 2024 edition of national universities category according to U.S. News & World Report. But, there are some other edition of USF rankings that make it rank in the Top 100 in various other categories such as:

  • USF ranks in the Top 100 of all public institutes according to Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges (2023)
  • According to the 2023 Washington Monthly National University Rankings, USF ranks to 24th position among public institutions
  • USF ranks among the 50 most affordable in-state public universities (2020)

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Akanksha Malhotra

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The University of South Florida cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:

Courses

1st Year Tuition Fees

MS (43 courses)

INR 9 L - 33 L

MIM (11 courses)

INR 12 L - 22 L

MBA/PGDM (12 courses)

INR 12 L - 22 L

BE / BTech (13 courses)

INR 13 L - 15 L

BBA (16 courses)

INR 14 L

BA (27 courses)

INR 14 L

BSc (24 courses)

INR 13 L - 15 L

UG certificate  (12 courses)

INR 6 L - 9 L

BHM (1 course)

INR 14 L

BEd (6 courses)

INR 13 L - 14 L

BJMC (5 courses)

INR 14 L

Cost of Living: The living expenses for Non-Florida residents of USF for 2023-24 academic year are given below:

Particulars

UG Non-Florida Residents Expenses

Graduate Non-Florida Residents Expenses

Housing

USD 8,505

USD 8,900

Food

USD 5,090

USD 5,090

Books & Supplies

USD 770

USD 600

Transportation

USD 2,100

USD 2,100

Personal Allowance

USD 2,750

USD 2,750

Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Yes, a GRE is required for USF MS in CS. A minimum of 164 in Quantitative and 150 in Verbal is required. Other University of South Florida admission requirements are given below:

  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose
  • English language proficiency score
  • Academic transcripts

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Akanksha Malhotra

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According to U.S. News & World Report, the popular majors at USF include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, etc. The most popular majors among the 2022 graduates are:

  • Health Professions and Related Programs: 19%
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 17%
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences: 13%
  • Social Sciences: 11%
  • Psychology: 8%

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Akanksha Malhotra

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Some of the factors that make the University of South Florida a good university for international students.

  • USF is one of the most diverse campuses in the US as more than 5,700 international students from over 145 countries call the university their home
  • USF offers more than 200 UG and PG programs. In short, a wide range of programs are available
  • Students can also take part in the recreational activities. Over 70 intramural and club sport options are available.

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Akanksha Malhotra

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More than 5,000 international students from over 145 countries call USF home. A wide range of study options are available to international students. Over 200 undergraduate and graduate program options are available to international students. Furthermore, USF ranks among the top 50 public universities for the fifth year in a row according to a ranking publisher. According to the ranking released in 2023, USF reached its the highest overall position ever at No. 89 among all universities public or private. 

Also Check: Top Reasons to Study in USA

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Chandra Shekhar

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Both the University of Illinois Springfield and the University of South Florida offers better placement opportunities to thier graduates. According to the University of Illinois Springfield placements, the eployment rate is 93.4% for graduates students, while the University of South Florida placements rate is 95%. Therefore, University of South Florida placements is better than the UIS Springfield placements.

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Anurag Pal

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No, the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Tampa are not the same university. The University of South Florida is a public research university with its main campus located in Tampa. Whereas, the University of Tampa is a private university with campus in Tampa. People confuse between them because both of them have their main campus in the same city i.e., Tampa. 

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