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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Hood | ||
| 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,056 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Hood?
- Hood College is 528% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Hood than Frostburg State University ($43,800.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Hood ($16,114 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 12% lower than costs at Hood College ($12,140 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 252.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($34,047 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Hood (77.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Hood? 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 Hood and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Frostburg State University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/