College comparison

Florida International University vs University of South Florida

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida International University Miami, FL	University of South Florida Tampa, FL
Acceptance rateUniversity of South Florida is more selective	55%	43%
SAT (25–75)	1070–1260	1130–1320
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	39,508	37,207
Avg net price	$9,288	$9,812
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Miami, FL	Tampa, FL

Quick answers

Is Florida International University or University of South Florida harder to get into?

University of South Florida is more selective: Florida International University's acceptance rate is approximately 55% and University of South Florida's is approximately 43% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida International University vs University of South Florida?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1070–1260 at Florida International University and 1130–1320 at University of South Florida. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.