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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,075 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,110 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,292 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,502 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,521 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,556 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 4,075 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (4,075 students vs. 1,128 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 459.7% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $7,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Frostburg State University ($39,792.00 vs. $22,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($16,521 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($12,502 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 171% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($26,471 vs. $9,767)
Frostburg State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Frostburg State University .
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Frostburg State University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Frostburg State University (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $40,100)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,900)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/