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Overview |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $286 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Cedar Crest 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,949 students vs. 1,324 students)
Wagner College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Cedar Crest College?
- Wagner College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Cedar Crest College for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Wagner College than Cedar Crest College ($49,460.00 vs. $43,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Wagner College ($23,500 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 20.1% lower than costs at Wagner College ($12,722 vs. $15,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Cedar Crest College ($34,485 vs. $32,415)
Wagner College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Cedar Crest College (67% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $47,800)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $1,371 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,750)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($272 vs. $286)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/