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Overview |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 780/1030 | ||
| 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 | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,261 students)
Frostburg State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 132.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Mercy College of Ohio ($21,854.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Frostburg State University ($14,564 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 70.8% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($7,108 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 25.5% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($12,134 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Frostburg State University .
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $2,600 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,900)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/