College comparison

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
Acceptance rateSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is more selective	71%	97%
SAT (25–75)	980–1190	1010–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,788	8,697
Avg net price	$19,608	$15,788
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Colorado Colorado Springs reports higher median earnings	$53,032	$54,659
Graduation rate	66%	47%
Median debt	$25,000	$20,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is more selective: Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and University of Colorado Colorado Springs's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1190 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and 1010–1220 at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. 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.