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GS KSU TU Salisbury Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia Shepherd University| Valdosta State University | Frostburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,067 students)
VSU vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 59.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Frostburg State University than Valdosta State University ($21,854.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Frostburg State University ($12,836 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 36.1% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($8,922 vs. $12,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University as Frostburg State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($9,875 vs. $9,667)
VSU vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 38 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
VSU vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Valdosta State University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,300)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU 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/