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Overview |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 2,836 students)
SUNY Canton vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($11,574.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,049 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are 44.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,268 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 86.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($10,081 vs. $5,398)
SUNY Canton vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton 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 Canton .
- Accepted freshman Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
SUNY Canton vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 Canton.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,600 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $5,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,552 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($202 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton 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/