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Overview |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Location | Slippery Rock, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,221 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sru.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,873 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,398 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,591 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 4,156 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 8,221 students)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than East Tennessee State University ($11,574.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,350 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,613 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 61.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($8,739 vs. $5,398)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 69 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than East Tennessee State University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,000 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/