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Overview |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Saint Leo, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 10,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | saintleo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $24,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $20,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $21,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $255 |
Diversity |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SCF | St. Leo University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Leo University is larger than than SCF based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 8,588 students)
SCF vs. St. Leo University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or St. Leo University?
- Saint Leo University is 956.7% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($24,990.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 956.7% higher at St. Leo University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($24,990.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than St. Leo University ($13,451 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Leo University are 35.4% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($15,400 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Leo University students is 329% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($21,053 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or St. Leo University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Leo University or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at St. Leo University (3.1)
SCF vs. St. Leo University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF or St. Leo 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 St. Leo University and SCF.
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $15,600 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $16,140 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Leo University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $24,750)
- SCF graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than St. Leo University graduates. ($89 vs. $255)
- More SCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/