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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,067 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Southern University and A & M College ($21,854.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Southern University and A & M College ($16,114 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 29.6% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($9,366 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,667 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 44 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (45% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $38,000)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $30,750)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($222 vs. $317)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/