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TU ECSU Salisbury SCSU CCSU Shepherd University Ship Stevenson University Bowie State University Morgan State St. Mary's McDaniel College| Western Connecticut State University | Frostburg State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #677 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Frostburg State University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,067 students)
WestConn vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($6,974.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Frostburg State University than Western Connecticut State University ($21,854.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Frostburg State University ($15,862 vs. $16,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 20% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,140 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Frostburg State University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,667 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Frostburg 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 Frostburg State University and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/