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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 875 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 109.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Frostburg State University ($24,318.00 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 Worthington Scranton ($16,114 vs. $16,594)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 7% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,140 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 12% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,823 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is the same at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Frostburg State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,818)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($222 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/