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Slippery Rock, PA · California, PA
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,608/yr | $18,256/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,555/yr | $13,944/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $23,725 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,401/yr | $14,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,990/yr | $16,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,972/yr | $20,633/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,121/yr | $23,272/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $252/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,902/yr | $12,690/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,592/yr | $10,680/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,926/yr | $1,260/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,952/yr | $3,570/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,537/yr | $26,916/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,568/yr | $11,436/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,676/yr | $16,054/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 60% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 71% | 94% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 980–1190 | 940–1140 |
| SAT average | 1095 | 1063 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–26 | 17–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–25 · Math 16–25 | English 14–24 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,119 | 6,189 |
| Students accepted | 4,566 | 5,796 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,537 | 1,617 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 34% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 66% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,032/yr | $47,295/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,706–$72,223 | $30,587–$64,952 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,398/yr | $38,474/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 51% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,185/yr | $43,589/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 14% · Education 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% | Health Professions 18% · Education 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering Technologies — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $101,578/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,765/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 24% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,788 | 7,451 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,541 | 3,248 |
| Average professor pay | $11,014/mo | $11,870/mo |
| Full-time professors | 87% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $70,320 | $46,425 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Slippery Rock, PA | California, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1889 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 3.2% | 1.4% |
| Men | 45% | 39% |
| Women | 55% | 61% |
| White students | 84% | 71% |
| Black students | 4% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 0.9% | 10% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 5.3% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.1% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,095/yr | $11,506/yr |
| Endowment | $52.4M | $123.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,800 | 4,565 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,014/yr | $6,822/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,570/yr | $4,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 513 | 1,114 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.3M | $4.6M |
| Athletics budget | $8.6M | $21.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.6M | $23.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $29,987 | $165,519 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.