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Overview |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or PennWest California?
- PennWest California is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Frostburg State University than PennWest California ($21,854.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 16.6% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,416 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,667 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 33 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Frostburg State University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Frostburg State University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,500)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/