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Is SRU a Good School for the Money?

Top 15% National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$98,825 Avg Total Cost

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Value Report

What is a SRU degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares SRU with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Top 15% National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Bargain Price

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is ranked #285 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on the type of quality education Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania provides, we expected it to be priced higher. We consider SRU to be a great value, ranked #285 out of 2223 in College Factual's Best Colleges for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  285 out of 2223
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National Value Score  87.28 out of 100
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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $98,825 in Total

The average SRU student's degree will cost an estimated $98,825. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $23,363 and a typical 4.23 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$23,363
Average Years to Graduate4.23
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$98,825

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average SRU student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SRU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$76,521 In-State With Aid
$116,097 Avg Cost No Aid
4.23 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at SRU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$116,097#0F
All Students$98,825#285A
Only Students Receiving Aid$88,678#1,213C-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$103,940#F
All Students$86,664#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$76,521#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 94% of SRU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SRU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average SRU cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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