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Overview |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
| Location | Saint Leo, FL | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,242 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #704 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintleo.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,990 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,990 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,390 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,053 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,928 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 5,549 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
St. Leo University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Saint Leo University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (10,242 students vs. 10,209 students)
St. Leo University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Leo University or VSU?
- Saint Leo University is 471.7% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($24,990.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at St. Leo University than Valdosta State University ($24,990.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than St. Leo University ($12,836 vs. $20,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 72.6% lower than costs at Saint Leo University ($8,922 vs. $15,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Leo University as Valdosta State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Leo University students is 113.2% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($21,053 vs. $9,875)
St. Leo University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Leo University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or St. Leo University .
- Accepted freshman VSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at St. Leo University (3.1)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Leo University (80.1%)
St. Leo University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Leo University or VSU? 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 VSU and St. Leo University.
- The graduation rate at St. Leo University is higher than Valdosta State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Saint Leo University earn on average $9,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,300)
- Saint Leo University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,000)
- St. Leo University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($255 vs. $258)
- More VSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Leo University students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/