- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public school while Thomas Jefferson University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Thomas Jefferson University has more expensive tuition of $45,683 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,615).
- Thomas Jefferson University has tighter acceptance rate of 65.88% than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (71.49%).
- Thomas Jefferson University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1,050).
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger with 8,286 students than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (8,221 students).
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| #41 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Slippery Rock, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Known as | Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) Philadelphia University PhilaU | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $45,683 |
| $12,659 Pennsylvania residents $18,216 out-of-state | Graduate | $23,814 |
| $5,984 | Financial Aid | $25,483 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 71.49% | Acceptance Rate | 65.88% |
| 38.28% | Yield | 22.05% |
| 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,221 | Total Students | 8,286 |
| 6,757 | Undergraduate | 3,771 |
| 1,464 | Graduate | 4,515 |
| 1,306 | Online Enrollment | 1,353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $99,300 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,800) $6,876 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,080) $6,880 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,570 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,025 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 362 Full-time 57 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 326 Full-time 519 Part-time |
| 855 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,650 Full-time 1,003 Part-time |
| $90,744 for Faculties $60,043 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,338 for Faculties $90,055 Part-time |