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Overview |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $222 |
Diversity |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 4,067 students)
EIU vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Frostburg State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.1% higher at Frostburg State University than Eastern Illinois University ($21,854.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Frostburg State University ($13,380 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 12.3% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,812 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($11,773 vs. $9,667)
EIU vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Illinois University (1010) is 55 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming EIU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Frostburg State University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,500)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,650)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/