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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,358 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 394.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Emory and Henry College than Frostburg State University ($34,500.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Emory and Henry College ($16,114 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($12,140 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Emory and Henry College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 227.3% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($31,643 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 25 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Frostburg State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,700)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/