- Both Saint Leo University and Nova Southeastern University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Nova Southeastern University has more expensive tuition of $37,080 than Saint Leo University ($28,360).
- Nova Southeastern University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.17% than Saint Leo University (58.49%).
- Nova Southeastern University has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than Saint Leo University (1,080).
- Nova Southeastern University is larger with 20,948 students than Saint Leo University (10,242 students).
| Saint Leo University View More Rivals | Nova Southeastern University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Florida | Rankings | #266 in National Universities #29 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Leo, FL | Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| St. Leo University St Leo University Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $37,080 |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $24,140 |
| $12,295 | Financial Aid | $21,349 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 58.49% | Acceptance Rate | 58.17% |
| 16.69% | Yield | 21.81% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,242 | Total Students | 20,948 |
| 7,320 | Undergraduate | 6,971 |
| 2,922 | Graduate | 13,977 |
| 6,831 | Online Enrollment | 5,437 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,545) $8,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,740) $11,268 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 654 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 832 Full-time 931 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 683 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,542 Full-time 1,014 Part-time |
| $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,561 for Faculties $61,248 Part-time |