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Overview |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 86% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | Salve Regina University | ||
| 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 2,872 students)
St. Leo University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 81.1% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Saint Leo University ($45,250.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than Salve Regina University ($20,390 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Leo University are 7.1% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,400 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($26,787 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- St. Leo University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
St. Leo University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Saint Leo University (73% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $5,000 more per year than St. Leo University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/