Saint Leo vs Tampa: Softball Program Comparison
Two D2 programs in the SSC. Saint Leo lists $4,408 less in tuition; Tampa graduates 19 points more of its students.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Saint Leo if…
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Saint Leo against none listed at Tampa.
- Admissions is the part you are least sure about: Saint Leo admits 78% of applicants.
Lean Tampa if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Tampa graduates 19 percentage points more of its students than Saint Leo.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Tampa graduates earn about $11,072 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You want to leave with less owed: median debt at Tampa is $1,067 lower than at Saint Leo.
- Your transcript is a strength: Tampa admits 40% of applicants, so strong grades count for more here.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price: tuition from the federal College Scorecard, room and board from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Saint Leo | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & feesBoth schools charge one rate regardless of residency. | $30,000 — Saint Leo leads on this measure: lower published tuition | $34,408 |
| Room & board | $15,724 | $12,676 — Tampa leads on this measure: lower room & board |
| Est. year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | $45,724 | $47,084 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Saint Leo | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 64% — Tampa leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $48,364/yr | $59,436/yr — Tampa leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,278 | $24,211 — Tampa leads on this measure: less debt carried out the door |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | 52% | 41% — Tampa leads on this measure: debt is a smaller share of what graduates earn |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Saint Leo | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Admission rateLower means more selective — harder to get in, but not automatically the better fit. | 78% | 40% |
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 10,231 | 11,054 |
| Where it is | Saint Leo, FL | Tampa, FL |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Saint Leo | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Erin Kinberger | Leslie Kanter |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Saint Leo | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at NCAA Division II, so the scholarship rules are identical: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Saint Leo
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Saint Leo Softball Winter ID Camp01/16/2027 · $150
Tampa
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Saint Leo vs Tampa: common questions
- Is Saint Leo or Tampa cheaper?
- Published cost is effectively the same — about $45,724 a year in tuition and housing at both, before any aid. Cost is unlikely to be what decides this one.
- Which school graduates more of its students, Saint Leo or Tampa?
- Tampa, at 64% against 45% at Saint Leo (College Scorecard). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Saint Leo and Tampa offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at NCAA Division II: 7.2 (equivalency). Full athletic rides are rare at D2. With 7.2 equivalencies spread across a roster, nearly every scholarship is partial — but athletic aid stacks with academic and need-based aid.
- Do Saint Leo and Tampa run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Saint Leo and none currently listed at Tampa. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Saint Leo and Tampa?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Tuition, graduation, earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard (U.S. Dept. of Education, released June 10, 2026). Room and board, enrollment, and graduation rates at two-year colleges from IPEDS (2023-2024). Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Saint Leo and Tampa accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
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