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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 119.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Winthrop University than Frostburg State University ($29,636.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Winthrop University ($16,114 vs. $17,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 15.8% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,488 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 34.1% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($12,961 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 89 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Winthrop University is higher than Frostburg State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,500)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/