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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $277 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,577 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 120.6% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Penn State Altoona than Frostburg State University ($25,854.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Penn State Altoona ($16,114 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 7% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,140 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Penn State Altoona (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 1% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($9,667 vs. $9,574)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Altoona (993) is 38 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Penn State Altoona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Frostburg State University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $9,400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/