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Overview |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Saint Leo, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 10,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | saintleo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $24,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $20,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $21,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 6,928 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 5,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $255 |
Diversity |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 7% |
Students |
SHU | St. Leo University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 23% | ||
Campus |
SHU | St. Leo 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than St. Leo University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 10,242 students)
SHU vs. St. Leo University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or St. Leo University?
- Sacred Heart University is 85.3% more expensive to attend than St. Leo University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at SHU than Saint Leo University ($46,310.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Leo University than SHU ($20,390 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Leo University are 13.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($15,400 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Saint Leo University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Leo University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($21,053 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. St. Leo University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- St. Leo University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. St. Leo University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Saint Leo University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $10,400 more per year than St. Leo University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $49,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More SHU 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/