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Overview |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 8,221 students)
BGSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at BGSU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($19,845.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than BGSU ($17,873 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 22.6% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,268 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bowling Green State University Main Campus students is 64.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($8,898 vs. $5,398)
BGSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU 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 BGSU .
- The average SAT score at Bowling Green State University Main Campus (1012) is 13 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming BGSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
BGSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $1,600 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/