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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,988 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 468.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Frostburg State University ($39,674.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Seton Hill University ($16,114 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 10% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,140 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 193% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($28,325 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is the same as at Seton Hill University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,000)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/