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Overview |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 263 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | AAC | ||
| 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
- Frostburg State University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 263 students)
Frostburg State University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 407.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at AAC than Frostburg State University ($35,404.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than AAC ($16,114 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 15.6% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,500 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 83.8% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($17,764 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 8 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming AAC 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 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or AAC? 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 AAC and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $15,500 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $30,400)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/