- Both Florida Southern College (FSC) and Saint Leo University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- FSC has more expensive tuition of $42,360 than Saint Leo University ($28,360).
- FSC has tighter acceptance rate of 51.46% than Saint Leo University (58.49%).
- FSC has higher SAT scores of 1,180 than Saint Leo University (1,080).
- Saint Leo University is larger with 10,242 students than FSC (3,281 students).
Florida Southern College View More Rivals | Saint Leo University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Florida | Rankings | #16 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lakeland, FL | Location | Saint Leo, FL |
FSC| Known as | St. Leo University | St Leo University |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,360 | Undergraduate | $28,360 |
| $18,480 | Graduate | $15,840 |
| $27,865 | Financial Aid | $12,295 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | |
| 51.46% | Acceptance Rate | 58.49% |
| 23.45% | Yield | 16.69% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,281 | Total Students | 10,242 |
| 2,721 | Undergraduate | 7,320 |
| 560 | Graduate | 2,922 |
| 187 | Online Enrollment | 6,831 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 34% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 54% |
| $44,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,329) $7,348 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,545) $8,700 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 157 Full-time 167 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 130 Full-time 654 Part-time |
| 519 Full-time 237 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 816 Full-time 683 Part-time |
| $77,712 for Faculties $50,694 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time |