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Overview |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 8,221 students)
IPFW vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at IPFW than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($20,403.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($11,951 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 1.6% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,111 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students is 37.7% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($7,432 vs. $5,398)
IPFW vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW 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 IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999) is 4 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming IPFW 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 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
IPFW vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,400 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW 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/