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Overview |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 3,059 students)
Frostburg State University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 350.2% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at University of Charleston than Frostburg State University ($31,400.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than University of Charleston ($16,114 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 19% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,200 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 131.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($22,422 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 39 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Frostburg State University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Frostburg State University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Frostburg State University earn on average $700 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Frostburg State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,500)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Frostburg State University graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/