Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Northern Kentucky's yield is 3 pts higher than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's
Yield rate - 2
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania's SAT midpoint is 33 points higher than Northern Kentucky's
SAT midpoint - 3
Northern Kentucky admits 68% vs. 71% at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaAccessible
- Northern KentuckyAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Slippery Rock University of PennsylvaniaTest-optional
- Northern KentuckyTest-optional
How they read a record
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
, GPA, class rank, and tests are all important.
Northern Kentucky
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Northern Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Required |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why