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Overview |
Wagner College | BC | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wagner College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,421 students)
Wagner College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or BC?
- Wagner College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Wagner College than Bridgewater College ($49,460.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Wagner College ($19,332 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 10.5% lower than costs at Wagner College ($13,830 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 1% larger than aid received Bridgewater College ($34,485 vs. $34,142)
Wagner College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or BC? 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 BC and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Bridgewater College (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $21,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $43,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/