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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 6,690 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at SUNY Cortland than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($16,980.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than SUNY Cortland ($17,873 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 32.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,268 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 73.6% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($9,369 vs. $5,398)
SUNY Cortland vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $5,300 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,000)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/