- Saint Leo University is a private school while Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Saint Leo University has more expensive tuition of $28,360 than FAU ($17,324).
- Saint Leo University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.49% than FAU (60.01%).
- FAU has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Saint Leo University (1,080).
- FAU is larger with 29,592 students than Saint Leo University (10,242 students).
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| #16 in Florida | Rankings | #275 in National Universities #28 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Leo, FL | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
| St. Leo University St Leo University Known as | FAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,360 | Undergraduate | $4,879 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $6,693 Florida residents $18,482 out-of-state |
| $12,295 | Financial Aid | $9,005 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 58.49% | Acceptance Rate | 60.01% |
| 16.69% | Yield | 30.65% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,242 | Total Students | 29,592 |
| 7,320 | Undergraduate | 24,191 |
| 2,922 | Graduate | 5,401 |
| 6,831 | Online Enrollment | 6,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,300 |
| 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: 1,545) $8,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,131) $6,100 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,065 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 654 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 877 Full-time 429 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 683 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,009 Full-time 483 Part-time |
| $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,807 for Faculties $67,009 Part-time |