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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,059 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 538.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.8% higher at Lycoming College than Frostburg State University ($44,544.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Lycoming College ($16,114 vs. $19,697)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Lycoming College ($12,140 vs. $14,186)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 339.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($42,509 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Lycoming College (1034) is 79 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Lycoming College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Frostburg State University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Lycoming College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming 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/