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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 76% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $234 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Fitchburg State?
- Frostburg State University is 619% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Frostburg State University than Fitchburg State University ($21,854.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Frostburg State University ($15,535 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,140 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 36.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($9,667 vs. $7,093)
Frostburg State University vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Fitchburg State University (993) is 38 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Fitchburg State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Frostburg State University vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Fitchburg State? 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 Fitchburg State and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Frostburg State University (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,000)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,685)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($222 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State 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/