Frostburg State vs Western Connecticut State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Frostburg State UniversityFrostburg, MDCatholic life on campusWestern Connecticut State UniversityDanbury, CTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Frostburg State lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Western Connecticut State has the higher graduation rate: 52% against 50% at Frostburg State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Western Connecticut State: $59,115, against $55,493 at Frostburg State.
- Median debt is lower at Frostburg State: $21,105, against $24,147 at Western Connecticut State.
Catholic life
Mass times
5 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Frostburg, MD
Danbury, CT
Setting
Town
City
Students
4,075
4,137
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%
87%
Average SAT
1110
Graduation rate
50%
52%
First-year retention
69%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,715
$17,604
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,129
$13,507
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,240
$13,716
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,709
$16,697
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,727
$18,737
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,297
$21,318
Median debt
$21,105
$24,147
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,493
$59,115
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.
Frostburg State University · Western Connecticut State University