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Overview |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1150/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $272 |
Diversity |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 46% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 1,932 students)
UConn vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 207.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Wagner College than University of Connecticut ($50,200.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Wagner College ($22,324 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 11.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,996 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 107.9% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($35,322 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Wagner College (83% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $2,100 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,879 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,379)
- UConn graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($222 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/