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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $144 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Staten Island?
- Frostburg State University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.9% higher at Frostburg State University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($21,854.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Frostburg State University ($7,217 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 65.2% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,140 vs. $20,055)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University as CUNY College of Staten Island (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($9,667 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Frostburg State University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Frostburg State University (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $800 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $7,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $21,500)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($144 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/