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Overview |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Frostburg State University than SUNY College at Cortland ($21,854.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than SUNY Cortland ($16,114 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 12.2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,140 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than SUNY College at Cortland (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($9,667 vs. $9,369)
Frostburg State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Frostburg State University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $1,400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,900)
- SUNY College at Cortland and Frostburg State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- SUNY College at Cortland and Frostburg State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/