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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,075 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,110 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,292 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,502 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,521 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 88% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,556 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 4,075 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $221 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 4,075 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Buffalo State College?
- Frostburg State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($7,110.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Frostburg State University than SUNY College at Buffalo ($22,292.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Frostburg State University ($13,735 vs. $16,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 33.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($12,502 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than SUNY College at Buffalo (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($9,767 vs. $8,921)
Frostburg State University vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 54 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Buffalo State College (75.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Buffalo State College is higher than Frostburg State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($21,409 vs. $21,500)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($221 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/