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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.5% higher at Frostburg State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,854.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Ship ($16,114 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 5.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,538 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,667 vs. $7,593)
Frostburg State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 24 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Ship students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Ship (87.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Frostburg State University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,300 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/