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Overview |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Frostburg State University?
- Indiana University Northwest is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Indiana University Northwest ($21,854.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Frostburg State University ($6,553 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 29% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,412 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Indiana University Northwest (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($9,667 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 27 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming IU Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest or Frostburg State 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 Frostburg State University and IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (45% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $39,500)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,530 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,030)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/