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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | goucher.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $49,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $49,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $30,945 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $35,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,946 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 26/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1113/1328 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Goucher College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Goucher 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 Goucher College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,727 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Goucher College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Goucher College?
- Goucher College is 602.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($49,020.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.3% higher at Goucher College than Frostburg State University ($49,020.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Goucher College ($16,114 vs. $30,945)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 38.2% lower than costs at Goucher College ($12,140 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goucher College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goucher College students is 264% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($35,187 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Goucher College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Goucher College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goucher College or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Goucher College (3.23)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Goucher College (80.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. Goucher College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Goucher 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 Goucher College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Goucher College is higher than Frostburg State University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Goucher College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Goucher College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Goucher College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Goucher College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/