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Overview |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- California State University Chico is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 8,221 students)
CSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 34.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at CSU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,622.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Chico than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($15,517 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 48.1% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($10,268 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than California State University Chico (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 69.7% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,162 vs. $5,398)
CSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 4 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.37)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
CSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is the same as at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $10,400 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $42,000)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/