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Overview |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
| Location | Slippery Rock, PA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,350 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sru.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,584 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,407 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,167 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 93% |
Admission |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,119 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 4,566 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 8,350 students)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at UTC than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($16,296.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,801 vs. $18,407)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 5.3% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,052 vs. $10,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 59.5% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,834 vs. $6,167)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 88 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.6%)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or UTC? 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 UTC and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,400 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/