- Both Frostburg State University (Frostburg State) and University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) are public.
- Both schools are located in Maryland.
- UMBC has more expensive tuition of $30,308 than Frostburg State ($25,180).
- UMBC has tighter acceptance rate of 60.21% than Frostburg State (72.29%).
- UMBC is larger with 13,991 students than Frostburg State (4,067 students).
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| #8 in Maryland | Rankings | #141 in National Universities #5 in Maryland |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Frostburg, MD | Location | Baltimore, MD |
Frostburg State| Known as | UMBC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,998 Maryland residents $25,180 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,952 Maryland residents $30,308 out-of-state |
| $11,258 Maryland residents $13,688 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,840 Maryland residents $25,146 out-of-state |
| $8,264 | Financial Aid | $9,265 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 72.29% | Acceptance Rate | 60.21% |
| 31.16% | Yield | 26.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,067 | Total Students | 13,991 |
| 3,263 | Undergraduate | 10,625 |
| 804 | Graduate | 3,366 |
| 1,402 | Online Enrollment | 969 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 13% | Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $5,626 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,871) $7,750 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,878 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,252 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 239 Full-time 102 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 564 Full-time 355 Part-time |
| 697 Full-time 165 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,001 Full-time 411 Part-time |
| $69,045 for Faculties $55,998 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,301 for Faculties $76,198 Part-time |