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Overview |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,421 students)
Frostburg State University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 456.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at BC than Frostburg State University ($38,800.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than BC ($16,114 vs. $19,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,140 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 253.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($34,142 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming BC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or BC? 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 BC and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Frostburg State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,100)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/