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Overview |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 44% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | Western New England University | ||
| 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 3,430 students)
St. Leo University vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 67.1% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Western New England University than Saint Leo University ($41,750.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than Western New England University ($20,390 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 5% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($14,670 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($24,781 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or Western New England 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 Western New England University and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Saint Leo University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $10,500 more per year than St. Leo University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/