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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 972 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 333.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Montreat College than Frostburg State University ($30,250.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Montreat College ($16,114 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 13.8% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,670 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 81.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($17,519 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Montreat College (960) is 5 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Montreat College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Frostburg State University vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Montreat 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 Montreat College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Montreat College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/