| 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$15,890 Pennsylvania Residents $25,574 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,659 Pennsylvania Residents $18,216 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$23,719 Pennsylvania Residents $39,778 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,984 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,887 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 74.33% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 35.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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 | Larger88,914 |
| Smaller6,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger73,476 |
| Smaller1,464 | Graduate Student Population | Larger15,438 |
| Smaller1,306 | Online Student Population | Larger15,680 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher72% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| 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 |
| Lower$93,030 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,993 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.