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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $267 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,315 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Kent State University at Salem?
- Frostburg State University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Frostburg State University than Kent State University at Salem ($21,854.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than Frostburg State University ($10,324 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 36.7% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($8,882 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Kent State University at Salem (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 86.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($9,667 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
Frostburg State University vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Kent State University at Salem (45% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,825)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Salem graduates. ($222 vs. $267)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/