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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 2,091 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Gwynedd Mercy College is 416.9% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($36,052.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Gwynedd Mercy College than Frostburg State University ($36,052.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Gwynedd Mercy College ($16,114 vs. $28,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Gwynedd Mercy College ($12,140 vs. $13,056)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gwynedd Mercy College students is 153.6% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($24,512 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Frostburg State University (955) is 31 points higher than at Gwynedd Mercy College (924)
- Incoming Frostburg State University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Gwynedd Mercy College (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Frostburg State University vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Gwynedd Mercy College? 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Gwynedd Mercy College is higher than Frostburg State University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Gwynedd Mercy College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Gwynedd Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/