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Overview |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $182 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 552 students)
Frostburg State University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 325.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at BBC than Frostburg State University ($29,700.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than BBC ($16,114 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 66.3% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($7,300 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 104.6% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($19,782 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or BBC? 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 BBC and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is the same as at Clarks Summit University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $12,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $3,812 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $21,500)
- BBC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($182 vs. $222)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/