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Staten Island Memphis Ithaca College Marist College Pace University-New York| Wagner College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or CBU?
- Wagner College is 34.6% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Wagner College than Christian Brothers University ($50,200.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Wagner College ($17,068 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 45.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($10,731 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 21.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($35,322 vs. $29,076)
Wagner College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Wagner College (83.5%)
Wagner College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or CBU? 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 CBU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Christian Brothers University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $13,500 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $50,600)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/