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Overview |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Pitt State based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Pitt State than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,696.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($16,725 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,426 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students is 75.8% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($5,398 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Pitt State has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
Pitt State vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Pittsburg State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,000)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/