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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,430 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 456.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.5% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Frostburg State University ($38,790.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Frostburg State University ($11,996 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 40.9% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,140 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 264.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($35,256 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 37 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Frostburg State University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/