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University of South Florida St. Petersburg Southeastern University FGCU Franklin University SHU| Saint Leo University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 1,934 students)
St. Leo University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 42.1% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at CBU than Saint Leo University ($35,520.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than St. Leo University ($18,612 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 50.7% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($10,220 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($26,964 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or CBU? 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 CBU and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Saint Leo University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $1,300 more per year than St. Leo University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/