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Overview |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $117 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or City College of New York?
- Frostburg State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Frostburg State University than CUNY City College ($21,854.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Frostburg State University ($5,181 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 40.7% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($12,140 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($9,822 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 170 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Frostburg State University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than CUNY City College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,900)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,500)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($117 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/