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Overview |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | F&M | ||
| 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
- Frostburg State University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,990 students)
Frostburg State University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 841.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.4% higher at F&M than Frostburg State University ($65,652.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than F&M ($16,114 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 23.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($12,140 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 408.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($49,177 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Frostburg State University .
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than F&M (36.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or F&M? 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 F&M and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Frostburg State University (85% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/