Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
TU Salisbury Shepherd University F&M Ship Stevenson University Bowie State University Morgan State St. Mary's McDaniel College PennWest California UMES| Frostburg State University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,075 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #701 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,110 | $27,605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,292 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,502 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,521 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,556 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 4,075 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,075 students vs. 1,162 students)
Frostburg State University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 288.3% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $7,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at W&J than Frostburg State University ($27,605.00 vs. $22,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than W&J ($16,521 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 11.3% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,502 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 299% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($38,971 vs. $9,767)
Frostburg State University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Frostburg State University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than W&J (81.5%)
Frostburg State University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or W&J? 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 W&J and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Frostburg State University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/