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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Marist College?
- Marist College is 529.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Marist College than Frostburg State University ($43,900.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Marist College ($16,114 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,140 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 136.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($22,904 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Frostburg State University (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/