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Overview |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 12% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 8,221 students)
BSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Ball State University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at BSU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($25,918.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($12,615 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 6.2% lower than costs at Ball State University ($10,268 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 111.5% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($11,418 vs. $5,398)
BSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 71 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Ball State University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University 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 and BSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and BSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/