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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,075 | 15,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #764 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | oakland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,110 | $14,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,292 | $23,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,502 | $11,309 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,521 | $15,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $9,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 92% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,556 | 12,398 | ||
| Admitted | 4,075 | 8,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 995/1185 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Oakland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (15,922 students vs. 4,075 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Oakland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Oakland?
- Oakland University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($14,694.00 vs. $7,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Oakland than Frostburg State University ($23,188.00 vs. $22,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Frostburg State University ($15,734 vs. $16,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 10.5% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,309 vs. $12,502)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University as Oakland University (92% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Oakland University ($9,767 vs. $9,641)
Frostburg State University vs. Oakland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Oakland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakland or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 115 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Oakland (70.2%)
Frostburg State University vs. Oakland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Oakland? 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 Oakland and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Oakland University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $800 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/