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Overview |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,399 | 8,350 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,672 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,626 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,030 | $10,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,450 | $18,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,577 | $6,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 73% |
Admission |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,956 | 6,119 | ||
| Admitted | 46,605 | 4,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 8,350 students)
Penn State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Penn State Main Campus is 155% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($19,672.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.4% higher at Penn State than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($39,626.00 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 Penn State ($18,407 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 23.1% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,584 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Main Campus (73% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 87.7% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($11,577 vs. $6,167)
Penn State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State 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 Penn State .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 203 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Penn State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $13,300 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/