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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,586 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 348.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Frostburg State University ($31,300.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Carson-Newman College ($16,114 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 20.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,097 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 155.5% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($24,697 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 84 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is the same as at Carson Newman College (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,700)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,880)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/