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WKU TU Salisbury NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Shepherd University Louisville Cumberland College Ship ETSU Murray State University| Eastern Kentucky University | Frostburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,067 students)
Eastern vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Frostburg State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at Frostburg State University than Eastern Kentucky University ($21,854.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Frostburg State University ($10,806 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 17.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,360 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,583 vs. $9,667)
Eastern vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 73 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Eastern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,695)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/