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ISU TU Salisbury Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Iowa Shepherd University| Frostburg State University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 33.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Frostburg State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($21,854.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Frostburg State University ($15,962 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 30.5% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,300 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 68.6% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($9,667 vs. $5,732)
Frostburg State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 136 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Frostburg State University (54% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,700 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,300)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More NDSU 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/