College comparison

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs Towson University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA	Towson University Towson, MD
Acceptance rateSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is more selective	71%	82%
SAT (25–75)	980–1190	950–1235
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,788	16,136
Avg net price	$19,608	$17,413
Median earnings (10 yr)Towson University reports higher median earnings	$53,032	$64,390
Graduation rate	66%	69%
Median debt	$25,000	$18,718
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or Towson University harder to get into?

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is more selective: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Towson University's is approximately 82% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs Towson University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1190 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and 950–1235 at Towson University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.