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Overview |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 91% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $203 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or TAMUK?
- Frostburg State University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Frostburg State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($21,854.00 vs. $18,133.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Frostburg State University ($11,347 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 28.8% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,425 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 10.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,723 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 18 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,900)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $21,500)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($203 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/