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CCSU TU Salisbury ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU University of Bridgeport Shepherd University UConn East Stroudsburg University| Southern Connecticut State University | Frostburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,067 students)
SCSU vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Southern Connecticut State University ($21,854.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than SCSU ($16,114 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 15.9% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,140 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($9,667 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 37 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming SCSU students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $100 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,800)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More SCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/