Frostburg State vs Western Colorado
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MDCatholic life on campusWestern Colorado UniversityGunnison, COCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Frostburg State lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Frostburg State: $55,493, against $46,833 at Western Colorado.
- Frostburg State admits 89% of applicants, and Western Colorado admits 100%.
Catholic life
Mass times
5 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Frostburg, MD
Gunnison, CO
Setting
Town
Town
Students
4,075
4,053
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
89%
100%
Average SAT
1230
ACT middle 50%
22–26
Graduation rate
50%
51%
First-year retention
69%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,715
$16,425
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,129
$11,490
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,240
$10,868
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,709
$13,908
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,727
$16,928
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,297
$21,396
Median debt
$21,105
$20,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,493
$46,833
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.