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Overview |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 12% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- University of Michigan Flint is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at UM-Flint than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($24,882.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,840 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,268 vs. $10,628)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint as Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 148% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,389 vs. $5,398)
UM-Flint vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999) is 7 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Michigan Flint (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $500 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/