Penn State Altoona vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Both Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are Public, 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Penn State Altoona's tuition ($26,668) is more expensive than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,615).
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate (74.62%) is lower than Penn State Altoona (97.31%).
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has higher yield (33.66%) than Penn State Altoona (12.37%).
- Penn State Altoona's SAT score (1,160) is higher than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (1,080).
- Penn State Altoona's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (20 to 1).
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (8,350 students) is larger than Penn State Altoona (2,421 students) with more enrolled students.
- Penn State Altoona ($10,025) has higher amount of financial aid than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($6,769).
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's graduation rate (66%) is higher than Penn State Altoona (18%).

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Public, 4 years • Altoona, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,025
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
97.31% Acceptance Rate
12.37% Yield
Enrollment
2,421 (All undergraduate)
3 Online Students
Graduation Rate
18% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
177 Faculties (full-time)
402 Staffs (full-time)
$72,318 Faculty Salary
$51,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,508 annual charge
-889 capacity

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Public, 4 years • Slippery Rock, PA #41 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,507 In-State
$14,615 out-of-state
$14,615 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,769
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
74.62% Acceptance Rate
33.66% Yield
Enrollment
6,803 Undergraduate
1,547 Graduate
1,256 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
360 Faculties (full-time)
859 Staffs (full-time)
$90,744 Faculty Salary
$60,043 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,014 annual charge
-2,800 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$3,570 annual charge
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