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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Staten Island| Wagner College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,460 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,460 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,280 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,710 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,485 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,813 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,949 students)
Wagner College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or CNU?
- Wagner College is 427.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Wagner College than Christopher Newport University ($49,460.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Wagner College ($23,287 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 27.4% lower than costs at Wagner College ($11,990 vs. $15,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 329.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($34,485 vs. $8,022)
Wagner College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Wagner College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or CNU? 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 CNU and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Christopher Newport University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $17,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,379)
- CNU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($258 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/