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Overview |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Slippery Rock, PA | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,221 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #670 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sru.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,268 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,873 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,398 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,591 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 4,156 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.3% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 913/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $212 |
Diversity |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Commerce is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 8,221 students)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or A&M Commerce?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 61.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at A&M Commerce than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($17,030.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Commerce than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,025 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Commerce are 5.6% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,728 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M University Commerce than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Commerce students is 84.9% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,983 vs. $5,398)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999) is 19 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Texas A & M University Commerce (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A & M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,514 vs. $25,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/