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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $257 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Coastal Carolina than Frostburg State University ($28,310.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Frostburg State University ($14,016 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 14.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,628 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Coastal Carolina University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 9.8% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,610 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 54 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Coastal Carolina students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Frostburg State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Frostburg State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,200)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,430 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,930)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($222 vs. $257)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/