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Overview |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $222 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 4,067 students)
ECSU vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at Frostburg State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,854.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than ECSU ($16,114 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,140 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,993 vs. $9,667)
ECSU vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Frostburg State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Frostburg State University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Frostburg State University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/