- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school while Lehigh University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Lehigh University has more expensive tuition of $62,180 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,615).
- Lehigh University has tighter acceptance rate of 25.15% than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (71.49%).
- Lehigh University has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1,050).
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger with 8,221 students than Lehigh University (7,394 students).
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| #41 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #29 in National Universities #5 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Slippery Rock, PA | Location | Bethlehem, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,507 Pennsylvania residents $14,615 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,180 |
| $12,659 Pennsylvania residents $18,216 out-of-state | Graduate | $28,020 |
| $5,984 | Financial Aid | $44,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 71.49% | Acceptance Rate | 25.15% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 35.37% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,221 | Total Students | 7,394 |
| 6,757 | Undergraduate | 5,624 |
| 1,464 | Graduate | 1,770 |
| 1,306 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $94,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,800) $6,876 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) $9,350 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,570 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 362 Full-time 57 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 552 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| 855 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,759 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| $90,744 for Faculties $60,043 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,309 for Faculties $74,814 Part-time |