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Overview |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $176 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | NMSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or NMSU?
- Frostburg State University is 11% more expensive to attend than NMSU for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,283.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NMSU than Frostburg State University ($23,407.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Frostburg State University ($10,407 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Mexico State University Main Campus are 7.9% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,252 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 36.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($13,168 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at New Mexico State University Main Campus (983) is 28 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming NMSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than NMSU (78%)
Frostburg State University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Frostburg State University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,382 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $21,500)
- NMSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($176 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/