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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,075 | 1,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,110 | $44,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,292 | $44,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,502 | $13,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,521 | $23,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $33,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,556 | 1,152 | ||
| Admitted | 4,075 | 1,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1000/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $286 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,075 students vs. 1,248 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 523.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($44,334.00 vs. $7,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at Cedar Crest College than Frostburg State University ($44,334.00 vs. $22,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Cedar Crest College ($16,521 vs. $23,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 4% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($12,502 vs. $13,001)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Frostburg State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 240.3% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($33,234 vs. $9,767)
Frostburg State University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Cedar Crest College (968) is 13 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Frostburg State University (89.4%)
Frostburg State University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Cedar Crest College is higher than Frostburg State University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,750)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($222 vs. $286)
- More Cedar Crest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/