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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,648 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 487.1% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Siena College than Frostburg State University ($40,945.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Siena College ($16,114 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 36.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,140 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 209.8% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($29,952 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Siena 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 Siena College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Frostburg State University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/