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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,366 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 291.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Waynesburg College than Frostburg State University ($27,300.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Waynesburg College ($16,114 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 0.2% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($12,120 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Waynesburg University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 80.7% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($17,464 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Waynesburg University (1019) is 64 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Waynesburg College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Frostburg State University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Waynesburg 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 Waynesburg College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Frostburg State University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/