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TU Salisbury Shepherd University Ship Stevenson University Bowie State University Morgan State St. Mary's McDaniel College PennWest California UMES LHU| Frostburg State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $222 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 121.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Penn College than Frostburg State University ($23,190.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Penn College ($16,114 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 0.1% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($12,130 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 33.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,667 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Frostburg State University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Penn 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 Penn College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and Frostburg State University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($21,500 vs. $21,500)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology and Frostburg State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($222 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/