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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Frostburg State University than Eastern Michigan University ($21,854.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Frostburg State University ($15,826 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 6.5% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,396 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Eastern Michigan University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($9,945 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 74 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University 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 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Eastern Michigan University (83.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $41,600)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/