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Overview |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Leo University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 3,418 students)
St. Leo University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 18% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at CSU than Saint Leo University ($29,490.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than St. Leo University ($17,536 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 36.9% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($11,250 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($26,417 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or CSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at St. Leo University is higher than Charleston Southern University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $9,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,800)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/