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Overview |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 73% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 1,909 students)
St. Leo University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 80.1% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Willamette University than Saint Leo University ($45,000.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than Willamette University ($20,390 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 7.4% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($14,340 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Saint Leo University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 31.6% larger than aid received Saint Leo University ($27,700 vs. $21,053)
St. Leo University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Saint Leo University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Willamette 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 $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($255 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/