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Overview |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Utica, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,861 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utica.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,208 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,208 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,667 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,372 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,939 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,367 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,724 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | 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 |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $272 |
Diversity |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Utica College | Wagner College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 1,949 students)
Utica College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utica College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Wagner College than Utica College ($49,460.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Wagner College ($22,372 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 20.6% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,667 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 147.4% larger than aid received Utica College ($34,485 vs. $13,939)
Utica College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utica College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Utica College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Utica College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utica 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 Utica College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Utica College (67% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,379)
- Utica College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($248 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/