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Overview |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Bucknell than Wagner College ($64,418.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Bucknell ($28,109 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 3.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,600 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Wagner College ($41,211 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Bucknell (32%)
Wagner College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Wagner College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/