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Overview |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $240 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,785 students)
Frostburg State University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Frostburg State University than West Virginia State University ($21,854.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Frostburg State University ($11,684 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 0.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,140 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,667 vs. $9,482)
Frostburg State University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 28 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than West Virginia State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $32,700)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/