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Overview |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $299 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wagner College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,231 students)
Wagner College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Allegheny College than Wagner College ($54,300.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Wagner College ($27,929 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 13.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,796 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Wagner College ($42,682 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Wagner College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $55,200)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $2,621 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $29,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($272 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College 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/