- Both Frostburg State University (Frostburg State) and St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM) are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- SMCM has more expensive tuition of $31,312 than Frostburg State ($25,180).
- Frostburg State has tighter acceptance rate of 72.29% than SMCM (82.42%).
- Frostburg State is larger with 4,067 students than SMCM (1,520 students).
Frostburg State University View More Rivals | St. Mary's College of Maryland View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Maryland | Rankings | #158 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Frostburg, MD | Location | St. Mary's City, MD |
Frostburg State| Known as | SMCM | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,998 Maryland residents $25,180 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,236 Maryland residents $31,312 out-of-state |
| $11,258 Maryland residents $13,688 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,330 Maryland residents $21,416 out-of-state |
| $8,264 | Financial Aid | $9,939 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 72.29% | Acceptance Rate | 82.42% |
| 31.16% | Yield | 25.07% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,067 | Total Students | 1,520 |
| 3,263 | Undergraduate | 1,497 |
| 804 | Graduate | 23 |
| 1,402 | Online Enrollment | 1 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $5,626 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) $8,167 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,878 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 239 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 131 Full-time 52 Part-time |
| 697 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 375 Full-time 107 Part-time |
| $69,045 for Faculties $55,998 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,558 for Faculties $64,501 Part-time |