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Overview |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Austin 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 Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,136 students)
Wagner College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Austin College?
- Wagner College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Wagner College than Austin College ($50,200.00 vs. $46,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Wagner College ($24,777 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 15.6% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,495 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Austin College ($35,322 vs. $35,022)
Wagner College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Wagner College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Austin 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 Austin College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Wagner College (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- Austin College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/