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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU TU Virginia Tech Salisbury ECU WVU UVA| Frostburg State University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Old Dominion?
- Old Dominion University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,239.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Old Dominion than Frostburg State University ($26,664.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Frostburg State University ($16,098 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 11% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,140 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Old Dominion University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($9,667 vs. $9,058)
Frostburg State University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Old Dominion University (1020) is 65 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Old Dominion students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Frostburg State University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Old Dominion graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Old Dominion graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/