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Overview |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $274 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,941 students)
Frostburg State University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or MVNU?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 386.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at MVNU than Frostburg State University ($33,918.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than MVNU ($16,114 vs. $23,391)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 26.3% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,612 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Vernon Nazarene University students is 140% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($23,202 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1047) is 92 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming MVNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman MVNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than MVNU (85.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at MVNU is higher than Frostburg State University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mount Vernon Nazarene University earn on average $200 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,036 lower median federal student loan debt than MVNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,536)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than MVNU graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/