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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #922 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 850/1080 | ||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $312 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Lourdes University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,136 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Lourdes University?
- Lourdes University is 269.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($25,750.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Lourdes University than Frostburg State University ($25,750.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Lourdes University ($16,114 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 1.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($12,000 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lourdes University than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lourdes University students is 86.6% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($18,038 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Lourdes University (983) is 28 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Lourdes University 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 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Frostburg State University vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Lourdes University (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,600)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,250)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($222 vs. $312)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/