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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 99% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 15% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,067 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Frostburg State University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($21,854.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Frostburg State University ($7,832 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 64.5% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($7,380 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Purdue University North Central Campus (99% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,667 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 12 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Purdue North Central students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (45% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,336 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,836)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/