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Overview |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 4,067 students)
Columbus State vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Frostburg State University than Columbus State University ($21,854.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Frostburg State University ($12,902 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($12,080 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,667 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Columbus State University (961) is 6 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Columbus State students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Columbus State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,400)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/