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Staten Island Ithaca College Marist College NAU Pace University-New York GCU| Prescott College | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $272 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Wagner College than Prescott College ($49,460.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Wagner College ($25,317 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 60.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($9,520 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 71.1% larger than aid received Prescott College ($34,485 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Prescott College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Prescott College (67% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $6,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,379)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($201 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/