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Overview |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 4,043 students)
Frostburg State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or PennWest Edinboro?
- PennWest Edinboro 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 Edinboro ($21,854.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 4.1% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,660 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than PennWest Edinboro (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($9,667 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 5 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
Frostburg State University vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or PennWest Edinboro? 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 Edinboro and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Frostburg State University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $37,700)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/