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Overview |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $272 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Taylor University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,949 students)
Taylor University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 33% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Wagner College than Taylor University ($49,460.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Wagner College ($27,366 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 38.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,058 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 48% larger than aid received Taylor University ($34,485 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Taylor University .
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Taylor University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,379)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($248 vs. $272)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/