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Overview |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 12% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 8,221 students)
TROY vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Troy University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at TROY than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($18,624.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($13,187 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 35.1% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($7,599 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Troy University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 63.1% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($8,806 vs. $5,398)
TROY vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 47 points higher than at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (999)
- Incoming TROY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (74.3%)
TROY vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Troy University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,400)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and TROY graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and TROY graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/