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Overview |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Frostburg, MD | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,067 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | frostburg.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,974 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,854 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,114 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,667 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,976 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,494 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $235 |
Diversity |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Frostburg State University | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,067 students)
Frostburg State University vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Frostburg State University or Westfield State University?
- Frostburg State University is 619% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210% higher at Frostburg State University than Westfield State University ($21,854.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Westfield State University ($16,114 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,140 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 40% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,667 vs. $6,904)
Frostburg State University vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Frostburg State University or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Frostburg State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 46 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Westfield State University 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 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Frostburg State University vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Frostburg State University or Westfield State University? 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 Westfield State University and Frostburg State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Frostburg State University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $900 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University 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/