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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Salem State University?
- Frostburg State University is 666.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Frostburg State University than Salem State University ($21,854.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Salem State University ($16,114 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 23.2% lower than costs at Salem State University ($12,140 vs. $14,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,667 vs. $8,562)
Frostburg State University vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Salem State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/