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Overview |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 951 students)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 354.5% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Frostburg State University ($31,698.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($16,114 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 13.9% lower than costs at Frostburg State University ($10,660 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Frostburg State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 174.9% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($26,575 vs. $9,667)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015) is 60 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia Wesleyan College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Frostburg State University (3.5)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Frostburg State University (87.9%)
Frostburg State University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or West Virginia Wesleyan 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Frostburg State University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $700 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/