College comparison

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania vs University of Louisville

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 Louisville Louisville, KY
Acceptance rateSlippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is more selective	71%	79%
SAT (25–75)	980–1190	1040–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,788	14,727
Avg net price	$19,608	$17,988
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Louisville reports higher median earnings	$53,032	$53,899
Graduation rate	66%	61%
Median debt	$25,000	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or University of Louisville 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 Louisville's is approximately 79% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 980–1190 at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and 1040–1270 at University of Louisville. 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.