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Overview |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $252 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,661 students)
Frostburg State University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 289.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at SFC than Frostburg State University ($27,188.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than SFC ($16,114 vs. $18,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 48.3% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($12,140 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 78.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($17,294 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 46 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than SFC (84.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or SFC? 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 SFC and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Frostburg State University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,425)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/