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Overview |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Leo University is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 2,056 students)
St. Leo University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Hood?
- Hood College is 75.3% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.3% higher at Hood than Saint Leo University ($43,800.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than Hood ($20,390 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 13.2% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($13,600 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 61.7% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($34,047 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- St. Leo University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Hood (77.9%)
St. Leo University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or Hood? 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 Hood and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Saint Leo University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $47,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/