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Overview |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $248 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 1,481 students)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Frostburg State University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($21,854.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Frostburg State University ($9,529 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 4% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($11,676 vs. $12,140)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,667 vs. $8,830)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 27 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $4,700 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $2,501 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,001)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $248)
- More Frostburg State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/