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Overview |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 8,221 students)
WMU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Western Michigan University is 88.2% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at WMU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($18,154.00 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 WMU ($17,873 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 8.1% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,268 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Michigan University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($6,813 vs. $5,398)
WMU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 31 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming WMU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
WMU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/