- Saint Leo University is a private school while University of South Florida (USF) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Saint Leo University has more expensive tuition of $28,360 than USF ($17,324).
- USF has tighter acceptance rate of 45.36% than Saint Leo University (58.49%).
- USF has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Saint Leo University (1,080).
- USF is larger with 49,600 students than Saint Leo University (10,242 students).
| Saint Leo University View More Rivals | University of South Florida View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Florida | Rankings | #166 in National Universities #7 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Leo, FL | Location | Tampa, FL |
| St. Leo University St Leo University Known as | USF | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,360 | Undergraduate | $6,410 Florida residents $17,324 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $10,428 Florida residents $21,126 out-of-state |
| $12,295 | Financial Aid | $9,226 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 58.49% | Acceptance Rate | 45.36% |
| 16.69% | Yield | 28.74% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,242 | Total Students | 49,600 |
| 7,320 | Undergraduate | 38,047 |
| 2,922 | Graduate | 11,553 |
| 6,831 | Online Enrollment | 8,621 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $50,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,500 |
| 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: 1,545) $8,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,422) $8,170 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 654 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,046 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 683 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,338 Full-time 952 Part-time |
| $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,758 for Faculties $65,099 Part-time |