University of South Florida

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 QS World University Rankings for the year 2025. 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:ParametersUniversity of FloridaUniversity of South FloridaOverall University Rank (Shiksha Grading)AAWorld Ranking (QS 2025)#215#621Acceptance Rate23%44%Average GPA/Grades Required3.4 GPA3.8 GPAAnnual Tuition Fee (MBA)INR 17 L - 51 LINR 13 L - 23 LOverall, the University of Florida is considered to have an upper hand among both the universities due to its high ranking, academic excellence, renowned alumni, experienced faculty, vibrant campus life, and more.

The University of South Florida cost for international students can be checked from the table given below:Courses1st Year Tuition FeesMS (43 courses)INR 9 L - 33 LMIM (11 courses)INR 12 L - 22 LMBA/PGDM (12 courses)INR 12 L - 22 LBE / BTech (13 courses)INR 13 L - 15 LBBA (16 courses)INR 14 LBA (27 courses)INR 14 LBSc (24 courses)INR 13 L - 15 LUG certificate  (12 courses)INR 6 L - 9 LBHM (1 course)INR 14 LBEd (6 courses)INR 13 L - 14 LBJMC (5 courses)INR 14 LCost of Living: The living expenses for Non-Florida residents of USF for 2023-24 academic year are given below:ParticularsUG Non-Florida Residents ExpensesGraduate Non-Florida Residents Expenses HousingUSD 8,505USD 8,900FoodUSD 5,090USD 5,090Books & SuppliesUSD 770USD 600TransportationUSD 2,100USD 2,100Personal AllowanceUSD 2,750USD 2,750Also Read: Cost of Living in USA for International Students 

Some of the factors that make the University of South Florida a good university for international students. These are:USF is one of the most diverse campuses in the US as more than 5,000 international students from over 145 countries call the university their homeUSF offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. In short, a wide range of programs are availableAlso, USF offers one of the lowest tuition rates in the USStudents can also take part in the recreational activities. Over 70 intramural and club sport options are availableCareer services are also offered to students such as career coaching, internships, resume and cover letter preparation, networking and interview skills, etc.