- Saint Leo University is a private school while University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Saint Leo University has more expensive tuition of $28,360 than UCF ($22,467).
- UCF has tighter acceptance rate of 49.90% than Saint Leo University (58.49%).
- UCF has higher SAT scores of 1,278 than Saint Leo University (1,080).
- UCF is larger with 68,346 students than Saint Leo University (10,242 students).
| Saint Leo University View More Rivals | University of Central Florida View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Florida | Rankings | #136 in National Universities #4 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Leo, FL | Location | Orlando, FL |
| St. Leo University St Leo University Known as | UCF | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,360 | Undergraduate | $6,368 Florida residents $22,467 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $8,872 Florida residents $28,657 out-of-state |
| $12,295 | Financial Aid | $7,880 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 58.49% | Acceptance Rate | 49.90% |
| 16.69% | Yield | 36.57% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,278 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,242 | Total Students | 68,346 |
| 7,320 | Undergraduate | 58,662 |
| 2,922 | Graduate | 9,684 |
| 6,831 | Online Enrollment | 13,565 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,200 |
| 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: 7,582) $5,670 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 29 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 654 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,577 Full-time 596 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 683 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,474 Full-time 627 Part-time |
| $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time | Average Salary | $98,575 for Faculties $66,803 Part-time |