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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 8,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $10,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $18,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $6,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 6,119 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 4,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 8,350 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Arkansas State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,248.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,002 vs. $18,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 4.9% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($10,584 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 73.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,720 vs. $6,167)
Arkansas State University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 89 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,000 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/