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Overview |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #940 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 810/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or North Carolina Central University?
- Frostburg State University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Frostburg State University than North Carolina Central University ($21,854.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Frostburg State University ($13,708 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 2.3% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,864 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than North Carolina Central University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Central University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($16,168 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 76 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than North Carolina Central University (84.4%)
Frostburg State University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than North Carolina Central University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $35,200)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $31,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/