Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State |
#13 in Federal Region III Universities #27 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #73 in National Universities #77 in World University Rankings #9 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,507 Pennsylvania Residents $14,615 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,234 Pennsylvania Residents $40,188 Out-of-State |
cheaper$12,659 Pennsylvania Residents $18,216 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,518 Pennsylvania Residents $43,828 Out-of-State |
Less$5,984 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,574 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 29 ACT |
Easier74.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter55.21% |
Favorable35.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower19.46% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller8,221 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,028 |
Smaller6,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,745 |
Smaller1,464 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,283 |
Larger1,306 | Online Student Population | Smaller116 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,800) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,570) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
419 | Number of faculties | 3,615 |
Higher$93,030 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,577 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.