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Overview |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,363 students)
Frostburg State University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or AU?
- Averett University is 439.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at AU than Frostburg State University ($37,640.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than AU ($16,114 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 6.9% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,360 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 171.5% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($26,246 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 42 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AU (3.07)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than AU (76%)
Frostburg State University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or AU? 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 AU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Averett University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/