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Hawaii Pacific University UH at Manoa TU Salisbury Shepherd University UH at Hilo Ship Stevenson University Bowie State University Morgan State St. Mary's McDaniel College| University of Hawaii West Oahu | Frostburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Pearl City, HI | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,913 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hawaii.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,344 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,304 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,046 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,103 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,364 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 909 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 876 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1180 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 32% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UHWO | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than UHWO based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,913 students)
UHWO vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHWO or Frostburg State University?
- University of Hawaii West Oahu is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,344.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Frostburg State University than University of Hawaii West Oahu ($21,854.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii West Oahu than Frostburg State University ($9,103 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 32.2% lower than costs at University of Hawaii West Oahu ($12,140 vs. $16,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Hawaii West Oahu as Frostburg State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 121.5% larger than aid received University of Hawaii West Oahu ($9,667 vs. $4,364)
UHWO vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHWO 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 UHWO .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UHWO (3.41)
- UHWO has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
UHWO vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHWO 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 UHWO.
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UHWO graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,100)
- University of Hawaii West Oahu students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UHWO graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHWO students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/