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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Temple?
- Temple University is 189.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Temple than Frostburg State University ($34,684.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Temple ($16,114 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 28.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,140 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($11,575 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Temple (79.7%)
Frostburg State University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Temple? 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 Temple and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Frostburg State University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/