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Overview |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,602 students)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 439.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at St. Bona than Frostburg State University ($37,620.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than St. Bona ($16,114 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 19% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,140 vs. $14,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 185.6% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($27,605 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 111 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Frostburg State University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/