- Both Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus (Penn State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Penn State has more expensive tuition of $40,188 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,615).
- Penn State has tighter acceptance rate of 50.31% than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (71.49%).
- Penn State has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1,050).
- Penn State is larger with 50,028 students than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (8,221 students).
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| #41 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #9 in Pennsylvania |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Slippery Rock, PA | Location | University Park, PA |
| Known as | Penn State | |
| 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 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,507 Pennsylvania residents $14,615 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,234 Pennsylvania residents $40,188 out-of-state |
| $12,659 Pennsylvania residents $18,216 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,518 Pennsylvania residents $43,828 out-of-state |
| $5,984 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 71.49% | Acceptance Rate | 50.31% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 27.85% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,221 | Total Students | 50,028 |
| 6,757 | Undergraduate | 41,745 |
| 1,464 | Graduate | 8,283 |
| 1,306 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,800) $6,876 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,275) $7,374 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 362 Full-time 57 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,994 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| 855 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,044 Full-time 1,418 Part-time |
| $90,744 for Faculties $60,043 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,357 for Faculties $66,773 Part-time |