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Overview |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 384.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at SU than Frostburg State University ($33,790.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than SU ($16,114 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 8.1% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,230 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 142.8% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($23,467 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 50 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming SU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than SU (80.4%)
Frostburg State University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or SU? 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 SU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is the same as at Shenandoah University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/