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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,861 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Utica College?
- Utica College is 232.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Utica College than Frostburg State University ($23,208.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Utica College ($16,114 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Utica College ($12,140 vs. $12,667)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 44.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($13,939 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Utica 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 Utica College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Utica College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Utica College earn on average $400 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Utica College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/