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Overview |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Las Cruces, NM | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,268 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #811 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nmsu.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,283 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,407 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,407 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,860 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 12,378 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,118 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $176 | $258 |
Diversity |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NMSU | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NMSU | 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 8,221 students)
NMSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NMSU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 22.8% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at NMSU than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($23,407.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,407 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 9.6% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,268 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than New Mexico State University Main Campus (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 143.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,168 vs. $5,398)
NMSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NMSU 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 NMSU .
- The average SAT score at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999) is 16 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- NMSU has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
NMSU vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NMSU 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 NMSU.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than New Mexico State University Main Campus (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,882 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,118 vs. $25,000)
- NMSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($176 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/