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TU WSSU Salisbury ECSU North Carolina Central University Shepherd University Methodist NSU NCAT Ship UALR ECU| Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #999 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 870/1060 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $229 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Fayetteville State 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Fayetteville State University?
- Frostburg State University is 597.4% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 337.1% higher at Frostburg State University than Fayetteville State University ($21,854.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Frostburg State University ($6,355 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 28.6% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,440 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Fayetteville State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 4% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($10,050 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 85 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Fayetteville State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,500)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $661 lower median federal student loan debt than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,161)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Fayetteville State University graduates. ($222 vs. $229)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/