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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Frostburg State University than Longwood University ($21,854.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Longwood University ($16,114 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,140 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,332 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 30 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Frostburg State University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,200)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/