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Overview |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 4,067 students)
IU South Bend vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Frostburg State University?
- Indiana University South Bend is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Indiana University South Bend ($21,854.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Frostburg State University ($8,785 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 32.1% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,190 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Indiana University South Bend (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($9,667 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University South Bend (955) is the same at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming IU South Bend students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
IU South Bend vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend or Frostburg State 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 Frostburg State University and IU South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (45% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,100)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,030 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,530)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend 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/