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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #426 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| 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 Mount St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,456 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 535.6% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Frostburg State University ($44,330.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Mount St. Mary's University ($16,114 vs. $24,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 18% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,140 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 274% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($36,155 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Mount St Mary's University (1013) is 58 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Mount St. Mary's University 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 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Frostburg State University vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Frostburg State University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's 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/