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Overview |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #350 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wagner.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,200 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,200 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,600 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,109 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,322 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,328 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,379 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $227 |
Diversity |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Wagner College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,911 students)
Wagner College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wagner College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at F&M than Wagner College ($68,180.00 vs. $50,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than F&M ($28,109 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 0.2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($15,568 vs. $15,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Wagner College ($45,764 vs. $35,322)
Wagner College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wagner College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Wagner College .
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
Wagner College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wagner College or F&M? 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 F&M and Wagner College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Wagner College (85% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $2,200 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,379)
- F&M graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($227 vs. $272)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/