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Overview |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $258 |
Diversity |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 12% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 284.7% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at IWU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($29,684.00 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 IWU ($17,873 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 2.2% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,050 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 274.1% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($20,194 vs. $5,398)
IWU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 87 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
IWU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (70% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,000)
- Indiana Wesleyan University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,104 vs. $25,000)
- IWU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/