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Overview |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 1,932 students)
Syracuse vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Wagner College?
- Syracuse University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Syracuse than Wagner College ($61,310.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Syracuse ($28,109 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 18.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,600 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 21.3% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($35,322 vs. $29,110)
Syracuse vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Syracuse .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/