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Overview |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $237 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than St. Leo University based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 10,242 students)
St. Leo University vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or GS?
- Saint Leo University is 471.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($24,990.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at St. Leo University than Georgia Southern University ($24,990.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than St. Leo University ($15,352 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 49.3% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($10,316 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Leo University students is 139.1% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($21,053 vs. $8,806)
St. Leo University vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman GS students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or GS? 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 GS and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Saint Leo University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $4,500 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Leo University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,750)
- GS graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than St. Leo University graduates. ($237 vs. $255)
- More GS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/