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Overview |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 8,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $10,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $18,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $6,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 6,119 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 4,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 8,350 students)
Eastern vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,830.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Eastern than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($20,520.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,852 vs. $18,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 10.9% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,584 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 85.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($11,460 vs. $6,167)
Eastern vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 29 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.6%)
Eastern vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/