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Overview |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,221 students)
NCAT vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 118% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at NCAT than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,050.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,189 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,179 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than North Carolina A & T State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 86.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,082 vs. $5,398)
NCAT vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999) is 89 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,900 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,100)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/