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Overview |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | McDaniel 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 McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,000 students)
Frostburg State University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 571.1% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at McDaniel College than Frostburg State University ($46,800.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than McDaniel College ($16,114 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 1.3% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($12,140 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 301.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($38,848 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 119 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Frostburg State University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Frostburg State University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/