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Overview |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $271 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Wagner College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 1,932 students)
Wagner College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Drexel than Wagner College ($58,293.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Drexel ($28,109 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 12.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,600 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 5% larger than aid received Drexel University ($35,322 vs. $33,654)
Wagner College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Wagner College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Wagner College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Wagner College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,100)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $136 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,379)
- Drexel graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($271 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/