- Saint Leo University is a private school while University of South Florida-St Petersburg (USF-SP) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Saint Leo University has more expensive tuition of $28,360 than USF-SP ($16,736).
- USF-SP has tighter acceptance rate of 39.93% than Saint Leo University (58.49%).
- Saint Leo University is larger with 10,242 students than USF-SP (4,727 students).
| Saint Leo University View More Rivals | University of South Florida-St Petersburg View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Florida | Rankings | #9 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Leo, FL | Location | St. Petersburg, FL |
| St. Leo University St Leo University Known as | USF-SP | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,360 | Undergraduate | $5,821 Florida residents $16,736 out-of-state |
| $15,840 | Graduate | $10,226 Florida residents $20,924 out-of-state |
| $12,295 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $80 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 58.49% | Acceptance Rate | 39.93% |
| 16.69% | Yield | 28.89% |
| 1,080 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,242 | Total Students | 4,727 |
| 7,320 | Undergraduate | 4,153 |
| 2,922 | Graduate | 574 |
| 6,831 | Online Enrollment | 749 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 54% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $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) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,545) $8,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 654 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 141 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| 816 Full-time 683 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 481 Full-time 127 Part-time |
| $73,422 for Faculties $53,618 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,076 for Faculties $56,908 Part-time |