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Overview |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | St. Andrews University | ||
| 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 809 students)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 310.1% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at St. Andrews University than Frostburg State University ($28,600.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than St. Andrews University ($16,114 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 5.7% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,480 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than St. Andrews University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 76.1% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($17,026 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 37 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Frostburg State University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than St. Andrews University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $36,400)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Andrews University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Andrews University graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/