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Overview |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or RU?
- Radford University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Radford University ($21,854.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than RU ($16,114 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 14.9% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,567 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($9,733 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or RU? 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 RU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Frostburg State University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/